Tebbatt, who served as BPMA vice president for the last two years, succeeds Dale Croker, managing director of KSB UK.
Wayne Rose, director and chief executive of the BPMA, said: “The BPMA has enjoyed the support and engagement of some incredibly talented people at its helm over the years, including of course its immediate past president Dale, and we are delighted to now have Lee join that impressive line-up. I look forward to collaborating with him as we continue to drive the association forward.”
The new tenure coincides with a number of uncertainties affecting the pump sector, from supply-chain issues and the ongoing skills shortages, to the ever-present concerns over the cost of energy, and of course the changing political landscape, both in the UK and throughout the world.
Commenting on his new role, Tebbatt said: “Assuming the role of president of the BPMA is a huge honour, and I look forward to working with the BPMA staff and members as we navigate our way through the challenging times we continue to face here in the UK. It is no surprise that ongoing social, economic, and political developments continue to present obstacles and uncertainty in the pump market, making the supportive role that the BPMA delivers for its members even more relevant than ever.”
Tebbatt continued: "Through these times of change, the association will continue its vision to influence the pump sector business environment in the interests of members' competitiveness and sustainability and to increase sector awareness by providing promotional channels, technical support and pump-based training to members, operators and purchasers of pumping equipment.”
The BPMA also welcomes Andrew Simpson, managing director at Apex Pumps, as vice president, taking over the position vacated by Tebbatt. Simpson has been a member of the BPMA Council for several years.
Speaking of his election to vice president, Simpson said: “The BPMA has provided an important support structure to the pump manufacturing and distribution sector here in the UK for over eight decades, and I feel immensely proud to join the roster of pump industry professionals who have helped to steer this great organisation to its many successes over that period. I look forward to assisting Lee, and indeed the BPMA Council in its next phase of development.”
