The British Valve and Actuator Association (BVAA) has co-opted Dave Godfrey (34) from actuator specialist Rotork PLC to its board of directors.
Godfrey will represent the ongoing interests of the BVAA’s Future Leaders Programme, acting as a conduit between the industry’s established leaders and rising stars. As one of the alumni from the inaugural programme in 2016, he is well-connected with current and previous participants.
Working closely with the BVAA’s Director & CEO Rob Bartlett and Chairman Colin Findlay, Godfrey will help ensure the programme continues advancing the interests of the industry. His first task is to assist in the selection of delegates for this year’s cohort, in collaboration with Bartlett, Findlay and personal development consultant Dr Martin Haigh MBE.
The BVAA Future Leaders Programme was launched in 2016 to address the leadership skills gap facing British valve and actuator firms. Its objective is to act as a catalyst, accelerating the career development of promising young people through a year-long programme of training, networking and personal development. Upon completion of the programme, delegates are encouraged to act as mentors to the incoming cohort and keep in touch with their peers to continue cultivating an ever-expanding network of valuable industry contacts.
The BVAA has represented the British valve and actuator industry for 80 years, and has around 200 members ranging from specialist SMEs to global engineering firms. The industry is a major STEM employer in the UK: 9,000 people are directly employed by valve and actuator businesses, and the industry contributes £3bn to the UK economy each year.
