James Mennell BA(Hons) PGCE

Has been appointed as the Director of Industry Competence & Development, the first such role for the Asbestos industry.  This pivotal role includes a focus on identifying and rectifying any industry competence failings following the 2018 Hackitt Review, Building a Safer Future, which was published in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017.  James has over 10 years' experience working for Asbestos industry trade associations.