MD of A Pearson Electrical Contractors takes on the role
The Electrical Contractors Association鈥檚 new president Alun Pearson has vowed to seize the sustainability agenda in his new role.
Pearson - who was appointed last month - said he hopes to lead the sector in capitalising on the 鈥渨ealth of business opportunities鈥 arising from the green agenda.
Pearson is managing director of A Pearson Electrical Contractors.
He added: 鈥淚鈥檓 absolutely honoured to take up the mantle as president of the ECA; it鈥檚 a real privilege to represent the very best in our sector.
鈥淚n my year as president, I will do all that I can to ensure that electrical contractors are seen as leaders in the building services industry by the government, by consumers, by client specifiers and within the wider construction industry.
鈥淎s a former apprentice, I am also committed to ensuring the survival of our industry through the steady supply of new recruits and will do all that I can to support apprentice training in our industry.
鈥淭imes continue to be tough, but the sustainability agenda presents a wealth of business opportunities for the electrical industry. Ultimately it is electricians who will be responsible for installing the technology that will deliver a low carbon Britain; as such, I will be working with ECA members and the government to ensure that the public recognises our role as the frontline troops in the sustainability drive.鈥
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