The Institution of
Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) today (Wednesday 12 December 2012)
announced the appointment of Jan Chmiel (say “Yan Sha-Meal”) as Chief
Executive.
Currently CEO of the Institute
of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), Jan will succeed outgoing
Chief Executive Rob Strange OBE in April.
Jan said: “I look forward to working with all IOSH members and staff in
taking the organisation forward and delivering on its ambitious future
strategy. It’s an exciting time to be joining this successful team as IOSH is
best placed to address the challenges of improving occupational safety and
health in a changing world.”
IOSH announced in March that
Rob would step down after 12 years in charge. It has been a hugely successful
period in the Institution’s history that has seen its membership increase to
more than 40,000 and the award of a Royal Charter.
Rob said: “I have known Jan since he became chief executive of IEMA and
have a very great respect for him and for his achievements and experience. I
have every confidence that the excellent growth and progress IOSH has made
during my tenure as CEO will continue under Jan’s leadership.”
Rob leaves to take on a portfolio
of trustee and non-executive roles and pursue interests outside of work.
"It has been an honour and a privilege to spend 12 years as Chief
Executive of IOSH, and I am proud of all we have achieved together over that
period of time. I now look forward to working with Jan over the coming months
to ensure a smooth and efficient hand-over.” He said.
IOSH Board of Trustees chair
Keith Underhill said:
“I would like to thank Rob for what he has achieved during his tenure,
in particular raising the profile of IOSH and increasing our membership to the
level it is today. I am looking forward to working with Jan, who has
demonstrated that he is an inspirational leader. I am sure he will drive our
strategy forward so the organisation and our members achieve greater
recognition.”
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