The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Group has appointed Kevin Buckley as interim chief executive. The GGF says that he will help guide the federation and its subsidiary companies through their ‘next phase of development’.
Kevin, who reportedly has close to 30 years in senior management experience, is said to have been working with the GGF Group for almost a year; initially as interim CEO of the subsidiary companies and more recently as a strategic consultant for the group.
Kevin commented: “The GGF and its five subsidiaries are in good shape but there is of course always room for improvement. During the second half of 2017, I have been responsible for the management and planning processes for the GGF’s commercial companies and I am now looking forward to making a real difference for the GGF and its membership.”
GGF president, John Agnew, said: “We are pleased that Kevin has accepted the role. I have no doubt his wealth of experience and senior management skills in numerous complex organisations will be of great benefit to the GGF and our group of subsidiary companies.”
Kevin concluded: “I am aware of some negative comments made recently in the trade media and of course when people leave an organisation, it is inevitable opinions will be formed. However, I prefer to deal with the facts and the future. The facts being the GGF is the leading trade body in the sector, it has a highly skilled and very experienced professional staff. It also has a loyal and growing membership and is financially secure. My role in the immediate future will be to bring greater stability and to work closely with the GGF board and other senior leaders to complete our transitional period and to build on our strengths for the benefit of our members”.
