New Man at the Top

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has appointed a new CEO in the form of Geoff Holden who has just spent the previous six months as Chief Executive designate. With over 33 years experience in the heavy lifting industry and overhead lifting industry Holden is best placed to take on this executive position at the LEEA.

Looking optimistic for the forth coming year Holden is also very conscious of the tough economic climate and the difficult path industry is likely to take during the current recession. There will be a big focus on support this year to the ever expanding membership base at the LEEA. The Heavy lifting industry is fortunate is some areas that larger projects are still being processed with budgets already allocated whilst the small to medium industries are going to feel the pinch along with supporting industries.

With nearly 250 companies across the world in its membership the LEEA is fast becoming an international authority in the heavy lifting industry and Holden is keen to nurture the ever expanding international support and membership it is receiving.

Best wishes go out to Derrick Bailes who is stepping down as the formal Chief Executive at the LEEA, he will be staying within the industry and at the LEEA in a technical advice role.