22 July 2009

Nigel Jackson Appointed Chief Executive of MPA

Nigel Jackson has been appointed as Chief Executive of the Mineral Products Association (MPA) with immediate effect.

Nigel was previously Executive Director of the QPA, and has worked in the construction, minerals and waste industries for over 34 years.

Mr. Jackson commented, “It is a privilege to have been appointed to this new role and I am looking forward to working even more intensively with our staff, our growing membership, affiliates and other key organisations going forward.  My aim is to build on our achievements to date and establish the MPA, not only as the principal voice of the mineral products industry, but as a major influence on Government and others.  This is particularly important when considering the future use of our essential materials, which provide sustainable solutions for both our natural and built environment. This is a great industry, which forms part of the backbone of the economy and our way of life, but which continues to receive too little recognition and proper consideration.  My mission is to change that.”

Lynda Chase-Gardener, MPA Chairman, said, “We are all delighted that Nigel has accepted this important and challenging appointment.   He combines continuity and a thorough understanding of the industry with strength of vision and a total commitment to steering our new Association and the industry forward.”

ENDS