Five new voluntary trustees have joined the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), each of whom will serve a four-year term
The CITB Board has welcomed five new voluntary trustees, through appointments made by the secretary of state for education.
Rachael Cunningham, Nikki Davis, Stephen Gray, Julia Heap, and Herman Kok will join the Board from 1 April 2024.
Their role involves collaborating with industry stakeholders to address the skills gap and drive initiatives such as the transition to net zero.
Trustees also provide governance and accountability for the organisation’s activities, ensuring that the CITB operates with integrity and efficiency.
The new CITB trustees include:
Herman Kok
Herman Kok is the Company Secretary at Lindum Group, where he has been instrumental in driving organizational strategy and governance.
His expertise in corporate structure and his commitment to the construction sector will be invaluable to the CITB Board.
Julia Heap
As principal & CEO of Hopwood Hall College, Julia Heap has a wealth of experience in further education.
Her leadership has been characterised by a strong focus on vocational training, making her a perfect fit for the CITB’s educational initiatives.
Nikki Davis
Nikki Davis is the principal & CEO of Leeds College of Building.
Her background in leading one of the UK’s premier construction education institutions will give her a deep understanding of the industry’s training needs.
Rachael Cunningham
With her role as preconstruction & bid lead at Laing O’Rourke, Rachael Cunningham brings to the Board a strong commercial perspective and extensive experience in construction project planning and execution.
Stephen Gray
Stephen Gray, head of engineering development & ICE subject matter expert at BAM Nuttall Ltd, offers a technical edge with his in-depth knowledge of engineering development and his status as a chartered engineer.
Assisting the CITB to support and shape the future of UK construction
Peter Lauener, CITB chair, said: “I am delighted to welcome five new trustees to strengthen CITB’s board. They bring great experience to the Board across both industry and further education.
“They will bring new ideas and will strengthen CITB’s ability to achieve our core purpose which is to support the construction industry to have a skilled, competent, and inclusive workforce, now and in the future.”
