James Butcher joined the National Federation of Builders (NFB) five years ago form a PR/lobbying firm.
Butcher is a member of the Construction Leadership Council and sits on the Construction Industry Training Board’s levy strategy committee.
He has now been formally named second in command of the NFB executive team.
“James has made an outstanding contribution to the NFB,†said chief executive Richard Beresford. “His expertise in policy and strategic insight have been invaluable, and his passion and vision will be central as we continue to grow and deliver even greater value to our members.â€
Butcher said that he wanted to shake things up a bit. “I am very much looking forward to working with Richard to lead the NFB into a new era. The historical concept of a traditional trade association is not fit for the future and so, together, our team will seek to trailblaze a new way of doing things,†he said. “We have passionate and driven colleagues in our membership, on our board and in our staff, so it is a real honour to be able to join the helm as we navigate the challenges and opportunities that changing technology, culture and the business environment bring.â€
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