At today's Annual General Meeting held at Coombe Abbey near Coventry, Alan McEwan (F Ball & Co Ltd) was elected to serve as President of the Association for the next two years. Congratulations Alan! Serving as a CFA Council member since 2019, and as Vice-President since 2022, Alan said of being elected as President “I am honoured to take up the role as President of the Contract Flooring Association. Having been involved for some time with the work of the CFA, it is a privilege to be elected to this prestigious position. I look forward to continuing to promote training, best practice and interests of our industry over the next two years. I would like to thank my fellow council members for their support and mention our outgoing President, Carl Harper, who has done a fantastic job during his tenure in the position. I look forward to meeting colleagues and friends old and new over the coming months.”
To open the event we were delighted to welcome our Keynote Speaker, Iain Mcilwee, CEO, Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS). Iain’s presentation on the day included the renewed focus on competence across the built environment, the CLC Installer Competence Programme, how a Sector approach is helping to deliver change and what FIS are doing in the finishes and interiors sector. The subject of competence in the built environment for our sector is one that will unfold over the coming year and we will be keeping members up to date as the picture becomes clearer.
Matthew Brown (Uzin Utz UK Ltd) was elected to the role of Vice-President, with Louise Walters (Designer Contracts) commencing the second year of her tenure as Treasurer. Carl Harper now moves to the role of Immediate Past President. Council members re-elected to Council were David Brady (RJM Flooring), Hamish MacGregor (MacGregor Flooring Co Ltd) and Gary Scott (Hanson Plywood Ltd). Council members elected to the CFA Council for the very first time were Kevin Clinch (Consultant) and Vicki Stiles (Ultrafloor/Instarmac Group plc) and Jonathan Wells (J&S Flooring Ltd).
Prior to the AGM, Carl Harper had been presented with a gift in recognition of his service over the last two years and we would like to record our thanks to Carl for his support and work on behalf of the Association.
Thanks also go to all those members who have served on Council in the last year.
The full CFA Council for the coming year is:
Alan McEwan (F Ball and Company Limited) - President
Matthew Brown (Uzin Utz UK Ltd) - Vice-President
Louise Walters (Designer Contracts) - Treasurer
Carl Harper (Westcotes Flooring Co Ltd) - Immediate Past President
David Brady (RJM Flooring)
Kevin Clinch (Consultant)
Martin Cummins (Gerflor Flooring UK Ltd)
Ross Dight (Tarkett Ltd)
Alan Gayle (A G Flooring Ltd)
Hamish MacGregor (MacGregor Flooring Company Ltd)
Tony Mathé (Hillside Contracts Ltd)
Nick Perkins (Loughton Contracts PLC)
Gary Scott (Hanson Plywood Ltd)
Vicki Stiles (UltraFloor/Instarmac Group PLC)
Jonathan Wells (J & S Flooring Ltd)
Also concluded at the AGM was the approval of the year end accounts for 2023/2024 and minutes of the 2023 AGM. Clayton and Brewill of Nottingham were re-elected as auditors for the Association for a further year.
A networking lunch followed the AGM with all attendees taking the opportunity to catch up with industry colleagues. We are always pleased to meet up with members and so thank you to all who attended on the day.
