14.01.2009

Holden takes over at LEEA

Geoff Holden has taken up the post of chief executive at the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) having joined as chief executive designate six months ago. He replaces Derrick Bailes who, after 30 years service, will continue to work for the association as a part-time technical consultant.
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Geoff Holden

Holden has worked in the overhead lifting industry since 1976, and joined the LEEA from Spanset UK, where he was sales manager for height safety products. His career also includes a number of senior research, sales and business management roles, for companies that include Certex, Liftex and Bridon Ropes

Setting out his priorities, Holden said: “2009 is going to be a difficult year for many of our members. We will be increasing efforts to raise the profile of the association, and awareness of the range of services offered by our members. The rapid growth in international membership continues and we must make sure that these new members are fully supported by the association.

A major part of this will be the development of our range of on-line and on-site training services for members and we also plan a number of new initiatives which will be launched during 2009.”

Having stepped down as chief executive, Bailes’ new role as technical consultant will include work on national and international standards, providing technical advice to members, and helping to develop the LEEA’s new online examination system.

Established in 1944, the LEEA has 247 member companies with over 500 locations worldwide.