CPA Bulletin

www.cpa.uk.net CPA Bulletin > August 2024 7 ASSOCIATION NEWS: 1 Many of our members will be familiar with Steven, as he is the current CPA Chair and has been a CPA Council Member for 10 years. He has a great deal of experience in the construction plant industry, having run his family business Mulholland Plant Services for many years. CPA President Brian Jones said: “On behalf of CPA Council, I congratulate Steven and I wish him every success in his new role as CPA Chief Executive. Steven has a tremendous amount of experience in the plant rental industry and having been the CPA Chair for over six years and a Council Member for several more years, is familiar with the Association, the CPA team and many of our members. “Steven has formed part of several working groups, including the Plant Sector Representative Organisation (PSRO) and those carried out with CITB. He has also been a board member of the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) for many years. I am confident he will lead CPA to new levels of support for our members’ businesses.” When Steven officially starts his new role as CPA Chief Executive in August, Brian will work closely with Steven, supporting and engaging with him as a part of the team in the early months of his tenure. Steven Mulholland said: “I am delighted to continue my work with the CPA and look forward to commencing my new role as Chief Executive. In my view, the most important factor is continuity. CPA Council Members, CPA staff, along with the Executive Team, have all done a fantastic job to get our Association to where it is today. It has grown in numbers and improved in professionalism in the services we are able to offer members, and this must continue in an ever-changing world.” In other developments, Adam Godwin will also become a Director of CPA reporting directly to the Chief Executive. Currently the CPA Communications Manager, Adam has been employed by the CPA for over 19 years and has been involved in a full range of CPA activities during this time. ASSOCIATION NEWS New CPA Chief Executive The following week we were at Hillhead in Derbyshire, which was held over three gloriously sunny days. 11th July saw one of our flagship events take place - the Stars of the Future apprentice awards - and you can read a full report from page 10. Just as this issue of the CPA Bulletin was going to press, we hosted the Annual CPA Golf Day at Rutland Water Golf Course with proceeds raised going towards the Lighthouse Club Construction Industry Charity. We look forward to meeting up with more members at Vertikal Days 2024 which will be held on 11th and 12th September at a new venue - Newark Showground. You’ll find the CPA team on stand 316. Connect With Us If you’re on social media, connect with the CPA. We now have social media accounts across six channels: LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram , TikTok and YouTube . @ CPA - Construction Plant-hire Association @ CPA_Planthire @ Construction Plant-hire Association @ cpa_planthire @ cpa_planthire @ cpa-constructionplant-hire Follow us to find out all the latest CPA news. We are pleased to confirm that Steven Mulholland has been appointed to the position of CPA Chief Executive. He will commence his new role on 12th August 2024. Events Galore! It’s been a busy few months in our sector, with the CPA team represented at various industry events across the country. We caught up with several of our Scottish members at ScotPlant in Edinburgh, before we exhibited at Rail Live at Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre in June.