28 August 2009

Patrick O'Shea Takes Over as MPA Chairman

Patrick O’Shea, Chief Executive of Hanson UK, will become MPA Chairman for the next 2 years from 1 September 2009. 

The decision reflects the Board’s desire to change the way it operates by rotating the chairmanship amongst Board members over time.

He will be taking over from Lynda Chase-Gardener who has been Chairman of MPA since its inception in March 2009.  Lynda previously led the QPA for 4 years as Chairman, before MPA was formed.

Incoming Chairman Patrick O’Shea has paid tribute to the contribution that Lynda has made to both MPA, and formerly QPA, as follows:

“I would like to thank Lynda on behalf of the Board, Council and the wider membership for the immense contribution she has made in bringing the MPA into being. Her stewardship, drive and professionalism over the last 2 years have been critical in bringing the alignment of the industry from the drawing board into reality.

Previously at QPA Lynda was a long standing producer member of Council and F&P and then led the association for 4 years as Chairman during which time it became Trade Association of the year in 2006 and received further key industry awards and accolades as well as becoming widely recognised and respected nationally and internationally.

Lynda can feel a real sense of pride in these unprecedented achievements and we wish her well with her continuing industry and other business interests.”

Lynda responded, “I am proud to have led the creation of MPA which is now going from strength to strength. I leave it in good hands and look forward to seeing it raise its profile, voice and influence with Government and other key audiences and stakeholders.”

ENDS