The new Chairman of CEPE’s Board, David Beckford, will enhance collaboration with the BCF in the paints and coatings industry.
CEPE has appointed David Beckford as Chairman of its board during the CEPE General Assembly in Copenhagen (Denmark). The Assembly also voted the new Board members, as well as the relationship between CEPE and the British Coatings Federation.
“It is an honour to take on this role and I would like to thank my counterparts for entrusting me with this position. I am committed to pursuing the work of Roald Johannsen to help our companies, especially smaller ones such as mine, navigate the ever-more challenging regulatory landscape to ensure a sustainable future for our businesses and the environment,” has stated David Beckford, Chairman of CEPE’s Board.
Additionally, a significant decision made during the General Assembly was to keep the UK within CEPE's geographical scope
through the adoption of a Memorandum of Understanding. This document outlines the principles and guidelines that govern the relationship between CEPE and the BCF, aiming to ensure ongoing and future collaboration by clearly defining the roles and responsibilities of each association.
“It has been a privilege to serve as CEPE Chairman and an honour to represent this great industry of ours. My thanks to the Board, CEPE staff and National Associations for their collaboration in refreshing our vision, mission and purpose during a period of much change. CEPE is in good hands under the leadership of David,” has added Roald Johannsen, Vice-President of PPG, who has served as CEPE Chairman since 2021.
The General Assembly also confirmed the appointment of the following new Board members:
- Brendan Catlow, Sherwin Williams
- Pedro Serret-Salvat, PPG
- Guillaume Fremaux, Heghebaert & Fremaux
- Mehran Yazdani, Sun Chemicals