British Compressed Air Society appoints Wendy Hayward as 60th president

THE BRITISH Compressed Air Society (BCAS) has appointed Wendy Hayward, MD of Aircare Compressor Services Limited, as its 60th president.

Hayward will be responsible for leading the Board over the next two years and will focus on inclusivity across the industry, as well as upholding the standards of quality and compliance that end-users expect from a BCAS member. She takes over the role from immediate past president, Steven Rohan, integration and operations manager, bioscience filtration from Parker Hannifin.

A focus on diversity and inclusion

"I extend my thanks to the outgoing president, Steven Rohan. His leadership, commitment to inclusion and drive to elevate training and standards over the past two years has set a strong benchmark for the future growth of the Society," Hayward stated. 

"I am proud to carry this work forward, particularly in the area of diversity. From our manufacturer members to our distributors, the compressed air industry is made up of a wealth of different talents. As the Society’s first female president, I am proud to acknowledge that these talents are celebrated and that the Society continues to work hard to represent members’ views through its various committees and working groups."

A key area of focus during Hayward's tenure will be to drive quality standards in the industry further still. End-users can continue to rely on their BCAS member to ensure that they comply with the latest compressed air regulations and to purchase quality, certified compressed air equipment.  

Strengthening member engagement in regulation

However, she will look to increase participation from members in important areas of compliance and legislation, ensuring that the industry is working together to achieve the best outcomes for customers: whether that is improved quality, more agile support or improved equipment performance.

"When BCAS members work together, we can share the challenges that our customers face to help solve some of the common problems in the industry today. For example, the complex area of standards and legislation can be difficult for a customer to navigate alone. Using the strength and breadth of the BCAS member network’s shared knowledge, we can provide practical, real-world solutions," Hayward continued.

"Wendy has been an invaluable support to Steven and the board during her two years as vice president and we are delighted to see her take up her role as president. The Society has been working hard to ensure balanced representation from across our membership, so it is encouraging to have one of our distribution members now heading up the board," stated Ashley Quartermann, BCAS executive director.

"This ensures we continue to support all our stakeholders on the issues that matter most to their businesses - whether it's lobbying for changes in legislation, providing guidance on energy reduction or delivering technical training."

For more information: 

www.bcas.org.uk

Tel: 0207 935 2464