The British Board of
Agrément, the UK’s leading construction products certification body, has
appointed Hardy Giesler as its new CEO.
Mr Giesler brings more
than 30 years’ experience to the role, having worked around in the globe in a
career dedicated to the infrastructure industry.
He has a track record
of delivering performance transformation and business growth across the
public/private sectors and manufacturing/service industries having worked for
names including London Underground, Energies Communications and IHS Inc.
While working for
global mining specialist Anglo American, Mr Giesler was a board member of
Tarmac Building Products and, as managing director of Tarmac Topblock,
initiated a strategic review leading to a £25 million investment programme at
the business.
“I am excited about
joining the British Board of Agrément as CEO, leading a team of highly skilled
and capable people to provide leadership in the construction sector,” said Mr
Giesler, who replaces former CEO Claire Curtis-Thomas.
The British Board of
Agrément, based in Watford, Hertfordshire, is the UK's leading construction
certification body, offering approval, certification and expert test services
to manufacturers of construction products and systems.
A spokesman for the
organisation said: “We are delighted to welcome Hardy to the business. He
brings broad and in-depth knowledge to the position, as well as a global
perspective, all of which will be put to good use driving the business
forward.”
