Senior management changes at British Safety Council

Board of trustees announces appointment of Neal Stone as the organization’s acting chief executive

THE chair of the board of trustees, Lynda Armstrong OBE, has announced senior management changes at the British Safety Council following chief executive Alex Botha’s decision to move on after five years with the not-for-profit organization.

Neal Stone, who was previously policy and communications director at the British Safety Council, has been appointed acting chief executive, while Joscelyne Shaw, previously head of policy and influencing, has been appointed as acting policy and communications director.

Commenting on the changes, Lynda Armstrong said: ‘I am pleased to welcome Neal to this post. His extensive knowledge and experience concerning the regulation and management of health and safety and his strong relationship with our member organizations will stand him in good stead in his role as acting chief executive.’

Mr Stone (pictured) said: ‘I am passionate about the importance that the effective management of health and safety can play in preventing workplace injuries and work-related ill health, and I am delighted to take on the role of acting chief executive and am looking forward to working with the trustees and colleagues at the British Safety Council to promote the benefits of effective health, safety and environmental regulation and management.’

Commenting on her appointment, Joscelyne Shaw said: ‘I am pleased to have the opportunity to continue to work with our members and colleagues at the British Safety Council and broaden our engagement in health, safety and environmental management.’