BSGA appoints new director
The British Sign and Graphics Association, the UK trade organisation for the sign and associated industries, has announced the appointment of David Catanach as its director of operations. ?He replaces Albert Baxter, who retired from the post at the end of June.
With over 23 years experience working in the sign industry, Catanach is well known to a many signmakers, specifiers and end users. He now plans to use his experience of the sign industry and as a business manager to drive the BSGA forward.
"The BSGA has a vital role to play in the modern sign industry, representing the views of its members and delivering the services they need," he said. "I have always had face to face contact with customers and I don't plan to change this approach with the BSGA. ?My aim is to meet as many members as possible to find out what they expect from the Association and then to do everything possible to deliver their requirements.
"We will be building on initiatives that are already in place, such as the BSGA web site and Member's benefits ?as well as continuing to look after the industry's interests in areas such as education and training, technical guides, planning and legislation. ?However, we will also be looking to introduce new initiatives and services that will benefit the membership," he said.
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