Press Release
Date: 23 February 2012
BIFM Board appoint Gareth Tancred as CEO
The British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) Board is pleased to
announce the appointment of Gareth Tancred as CEO of the Institute, with
immediate effect.
The announcement comes after a meeting of the BIFM Board on 23 February
at which the motion was approved. Gareth has been carrying out the role on
an acting then interim basis since October 2011 and has been Chief
Operating Officer with the Institute since 2009.
Commenting on the appointment, chairman Ian Broadbent said "Gareth has
proved to be a very competent interim appointment providing stability whilst at
the same time introducing new ways of working and setting a foundation for
future growth. I look forward to supporting Gareth during my remaining time as
chair as we work together to advance our profession".
Gareth commented on the appointment “I am delighted to have been selected
by the Board to take on the role of CEO and look forward to keeping up the
great work and momentum of the Institute’s development to ensure we deliver
what the sector needs. Driving forward the strategy set out by the Board is
integral to the success of the Institute and to the support and advancement of
this fast paced profession”.
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About Gareth Tancred:
Gareth Tancred was acting, then interim, CEO of the BIFM from October
2011, prior to this appointment he had been COO of the Institute since August
1 2009. During his 2 years as COO he oversaw the running of the Institute,
deputised for the CEO and oversaw changes to the constitution to
professionalise the BIFM.
He has over 12 years’ experience at board level, ranging from SMEs to large
UK, European and international organisations, along with an extensive
portfolio as an executive director, specifically as a deputy CEO.
In 1994 Gareth became a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management
Accountants (CIMA). He has been a member of the Institute of Directors (IoD)
since 2000, and qualified as an accountant in 1992.
About the British Institute of Facilities Management:
The BIFM is the professional body of facilities management in the UK and
represents the interests of over 12,000 members – both individual
professionals and organisations. Founded in 1993, the Institute is focussed on
supporting and developing those responsible for the services that support
business, including business continuity, health & safety, space planning,
energy management, maintenance and catering. Providing information,
qualifications, education, training and networking services to the FM sector.
Press contact
For more information or to arrange interviews, contact Karen Weeks on 0845
058 1356 or email karen.weeks@bifm.org.uk.