The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Wellman as Chief Executive Officer.
Chairman of the CIPHE Board of Trustees, Professor Rodney Cartwright, commented: “Out of all of the candidates who had applied, Kevin was clearly the best man for the role. He has done an excellent job over the past few months as acting CEO and the Board is confident that he is the right person to provide strong leadership for the Institute in the future. His in-depth understanding of the CIPHE and the plumbing and heating industry, along with his business acumen, will ensure that the Institute and its members are in safe hands.”
Kevin said: “I am delighted to formally accept the position of Chief Executive Officer. By working closely with the Head Office team, Board of Trustees, industry colleagues and hardworking volunteers throughout our Institute, I know we can build on the strategies already in place to develop the role of the CIPHE.
“As the world looks increasingly to issues of sustainability and emerging technologies, our members have an important part to play in advising consumers and helping to build their confidence in new technology. It is important for us as the chartered body responsible for our industry, to show leadership and to collaborate closely with other organisations and the Government on a wide range of important plumbing and heating engineering issues.”
Kevin began his plumbing career as an apprentice and worked as a Registered Plumber before joining the Institute’s staff in 1985 as Technical Officer. He supported and developed a number of technical initiatives and activities including seminars, publications and technical enquiries. In his role of Operations Director, Kevin was responsible for developing policy; formulation of direction and strategy; corporate social responsibility, negotiating and securing funding streams; line managing and developing staff.
In 2006 Kevin arranged the centenary conference and exhibition, which was the largest event in the Institute’s history, attracting visitors worldwide. He has secured funding for a number of European projects that have seen the development of sustainable technologies and more recently a safety related product to aid the detection of asbestos fibres.
Kevin is an active participant in the WaterSafe Installer Scheme discussions, sits on the Technical Committee of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers and represents the Institute on numerous committees and working groups.
Since 2001, he has worked as a business mentor for the Prince’s Trust to support young people establishing new companies. Kevin is married to Ruth and they have three children.
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