Mark Wilcox has been appointed as the new Chairman of The Rooflight Association (RA). Mark replaces Ian Weakford who is retiring after 12 years on the RA Board, including three years as Chair.
Mark joined The Rooflight Association in 2012 and was also involved in the original association in the mid-90s. He was previously an active member of the RA Marketing Committee and is the Association’s Safety Representative. He is currently Managing Director of Filon Products Ltd and Chairperson of The Advisory Committee for Roofsafety (ACR).
Jon Shooter, marketing chair, said: “On behalf of the entire Board, I want to express our gratitude to Ian. He has led our Board with distinction and energy, helping us to attain new levels of success and to strengthen our position as the voice of the UK’s rooflight industry. We are proud of the progress RA has made under his stewardship, not least in our re-brand as The Rooflight Association.
“The Board is delighted to appoint Mark as the RA’s next Chair. Mark has an outstanding track record of leadership and experience within the roofing and rooflight industry. His expertise and talent will be instrumental as the RA continues to develop, grow its membership and support the rooflight sector in the years ahead.”
Ian Weakford said: “Over the years, my involvement with the Association has been extremely rewarding, particularly our transition from NARM to RA. I’ve been supported by some great people many of whom will continue to ensure RA provides unbiased up-to-date guidance on the importance of natural daylighting in all aspects of our lives. Congratulations to Mark, I’m sure the Association’s positive trajectory will go from strength to strength.”
Mark Wilcox said: “It is a privilege to take on this role and to succeed Ian, whose leadership has been valuable to our Board colleagues, Committees and members.
“Since joining The Rooflight Association, I have been continually impressed by the potential of the Association, the quality of its membership and dedication of its volunteers. I will continue to work hard for the greater good of the rooflighting industry – promoting the benefits of rooflighting, revising and creating meaningful rooflight guidance and engaging with other industries bodies, legislators and government, as required.
I look forward to working with the Board and supporting our members to deliver on our potential.”
