AEMT - Key Persons
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- Treasurer & Junior Vice President, ADC Electricals, Burtree Works, Brindley Rd, Hertburn Ind Est, Washington, NE37 2SF, Tyne & Wear
Honorary Treasurer: The Treasurer provides governance oversight of the organization's finances on behalf of the whole council. In partnership with the council, the Treasurer is responsible for ensuring the financial resources of the organization are used in the best interest of members and in accordance with the organization's objectives.
After many years in the industry as an approved Electrician, Foreman, Supervisor, and Manager, which included working on Hazardous area equipment worldwide, he joined Loughborough College as a lecturer in 2005. He became course leader for the AEMT Motor Rewind Apprentice Scheme and JTL Apprentice Electricians Scheme. He has since retired from this role and now occasionally helps out as a support trainer on the Hazardous Area Courses.
Chris has 30 years of experience in marketing communications. This began in publishing where he progressed to the role of publisher with responsibility for a portfolio of titles aimed at OEM design engineers and electrical engineers. This was followed by time spent 'client-side' in senior management roles before returning to B2B publishing over six years ago.
This return began with the role of launch editor of a customer magazine showcasing a wide range of manufacturing and engineering innovations. Most recently, Chris has worked on the launch of flow magazine on behalf of the British Pump Manufacturers' Association, which he currently edits. He is also the editor of MEPCA magazine, a broad-sector title covering manufacturing and engineering technologies.
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- Council Member, SULZER ELECTRO MECHANICAL SERVICES UK LTD
Council Member, SULZER ELECTRO MECHANICAL SERVICES UK LTD, 6502 Solihull Parkway, Birmingham Business Park, Marston Green, Birmingham, B37 7WL, West Midlands, UNITED KINGDOM
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- International Council Member, Avonmore Electrical, Roskeen, Mallow, Co. Cork, Republic of Ireland
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- Council Member, Knowlton and Newman Ltd. Unit 4, the Admiral Park, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO3 5RQ
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- Council Member, Gordon Miles, the Royal College of Emergency Medicine
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- International Council Member, Rapid Solutions, BEGOC Business Centre 93 Zarifa Aliyeva Street, Baku. AZ1000. Azerbaijan
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- President, Preformed Windings, Unit 3, Vector 31 Industrial Estate, Waleswood Way, Rotherham, S. Yorkshire. S26 5NU
Honorary President: The Honorary President plays a crucial role in ensuring that the AEMT complies with all legal requirements, overseeing the organization's finances and risk management, and representing the organization to our stakeholders. The President also acts as an ambassador and advocate for the AEMT and attends key events such as the AGM or annual conference.
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- Lead Trainer and Technical Advisor
Karl has worked within the rewind industry since 1987 developing a broad and deep knowledge of the sector. He is the AEMT's lead lecturer and offers ongoing technical support to members. Starting his apprenticeship at York based service centre Eclipse Engineering, Karl trained as a time served electrical rewinder and fitter, where he worked extensively with low voltage machines, pumps and gearboxes. In 2011, he left Eclipse to move into sales then moved on to Featherston as workshop manager, where he gained experience in handling medium to high voltage equipment. He later became works manager of Kirkby Lindsey in 2015 where he was also the responsible person for signing off all Ex equipment.
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- Associate Representative, EMiR Software, No. 1 the Chambers, Bowden Business Village, Harborough Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7SA
Lesley works hard behind the scenes to ensure the AEMT is running smoothly - she takes bookings for training courses and events, keeps the website and yearbook up to date and supports the rest of the team with their responsibilities. Lesley has worked extensively in education, particularly supporting deaf people, and feels most rewarded when she knows she has helped someone to access the information they need.
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- Vice President, Hayley 24 / 7, Unit 1 Castle Mill Works Birmingham New Road. Dudley. DY1 4DA
Honorary Vice President: The Honorary Vice President shares many of the same responsibilities as the President, working in close coordination with the President and Chief Executive to ensure the strategic and business direction agreed upon by the Council is followed.
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- Associate Representative, WEG UK Ltd, Broad Ground Road, Lakeside, Redditch. B98 8YP
Peter has over 25 years in the areas of compliance, test, inspection, and certification. He started as an electrical apprentice back in 1986 with GEC steadily working through the levels until achieving degree level. In 1996 Peter began working with Ex and has since contributed towards hazardous area standard development, building of test labs, and helped many businesses with their Ex certification, zoning, QA, testing, inspection and maintenance.
Rebecca joined the AEMT in 2022. Prior to joining the Association Rebecca worked in Hospitality and Events Management, she now uses those skills to coordinate events & Ex Training courses for the AEMT. Rebecca is passionate about people, and enjoys meeting and communicating with our members.
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- Immediate past President, Central Group, Kitling Road, Knowsley Business Park, Prescot, Merseyside L34 9JA
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- Founder of the Optimism Company
Thomas has worked for the AEMT since joining the organisation in 2013 as the marketing and events manager. He became the association's secretary in 2017 and General Manager in 2021. He works directly with the Officers of the association and the Council to ensure the association remains current and relevant to today's members. Having acquired his Ex Theory and Hands-on certificates of assessment in 2013, Thomas also supports the lead lecturers on the Ex training courses. Thomas is a passionate craftsman and finds great joy in handtool woodworking. He believes in the right-to-repair movement and through the with the electrification of things the rewind/repair industry has a bright future ahead of it. Through his work with the AEMT Thomas champions the rewind/repair industry and is always looking for ways to promote the good work the industry does.
The General Manager is responsible for implementing the strategic goals and objectives of the AEMT, ensuring the Council can fulfil its governance function, and maintaining accountability to our diverse constituents and stakeholders. The General Manager is expected to possess strong leadership, strategic thinking skills, and a commitment to continued professional growth and development.
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- Council Member, Beatsons Fans & Motors, 16 - 54 Newhall Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire. S9 2QL