The Affiliation of Plumbing & Heating Contractors (APHC) has introduced the appointment of Sarah Fry as its new Chief Government Officer Designate. Sarah succeeds APHC’s present CEO, John Thompson, who’s retiring from the position after 30 years of service with APHC, 14 of which have been of devoted management because the CEO. 

Sarah, who commenced her position with the organisation on the finish of Could, will probably be working alongside John for the rest of the 12 months as a part of a full induction and handover to the position. 

Sarah brings in depth senior management expertise together with her profession spanning commerce associations, certification our bodies, {and professional} membership organisations.

On becoming a member of APHC, Sarah mentioned: “I’m actually wanting ahead to becoming a member of the crew at APHC throughout such a landmark 12 months because the Affiliation celebrates its centenary. As somebody who believes within the energy of membership organisations to form higher outcomes for everybody, I used to be drawn to APHC’s sturdy deal with member help. The organisation has benefited from stable management below present CEO John Thompson and is in a terrific place to maneuver ahead. Our aim is to lift the profile and develop the membership of APHC, making certain the Affiliation and its members have a robust voice in key conversations, from constructing rules and Web Zero targets to tackling the continued expertise scarcity within the sector.” 

APHC Chairman, Richard Perrins added: “We’re thrilled to welcome Sarah as the brand new CEO Designate of APHC. She is going to convey a brand new power and deep perception at a time when our sector is evolving quickly. I’m wanting ahead to an thrilling future for APHC, one the place we develop our attain, strengthen our voice, and ship even larger worth to our members.”