Nigel Rees, Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) chief executive has decided to retire at the end of 2016. Nigel, who has been employed by the GGF since 1994, has been ‘at the helm’ of the trade body for 15 years and under his leadership the GGF has seen continued growth and stability.
In the last 12 months the GGF has undergone a great deal of change, including internal restructuring and new governance following an independent review.
The GGF and its subsidiary companies have been restructured with the federation placed as a stand-alone entity, directing all its energies into supporting the GGF membership. The six commercial subsidiaries will now operate under one broad corporate body. The commercial subsidiaries remain wholly owned by the GGF and will continue to operate in existing and new markets to provide financial support to the federation.
Nigel commented: “In my time at the GGF, I have overseen the growth of the federation, from a stand-alone trade federation to the group of commercial companies that are now prospering so well. I have put everything I could into the federation over the years and feel that with the planned changes now starting, and with the group moving to new premises, the time is right for new ideas and a fresh management approach to deal with the challenges ahead.”
Given the change in structure and governance, the GGF board of directors will now start a recruitment process to find a new chief executive.
Nigel Rees concluded: “I have truly valued my time with the GGF, its members and the incredible staff who make up not just the federation, but also all the subsidiaries too. I wish them all, every success for the future.”
