The Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association has announced the appointment of three new non-executive member directors to its Board: Clare Booth of Syngenta, Phil McEvoy of UM Terminals, and Dr Ian Watson of E.ON. These appointments mark a continued commitment to strengthening the Association’s leadership and expertise as it supports industry in improving the safety, efficiency and compliance of critical industrial assets worldwide.
The EEMUA Board plays a central role in guiding the Association’s strategic direction and delivering on its core mission to support members and stakeholders through knowledge sharing, best practice and technical development.
Clare Booth – Syngenta
Clare Booth, a chartered integrity and materials engineer, brings over 30 years of experience in asset integrity management, specialising in inspection, corrosion control, and more recently, the development and implementation of global engineering standards. At Syngenta, she has championed collaborative approaches to enhance process safety management through effective asset care across international operations.
Commenting on her appointment, Booth said:
“As a board member, I intend to share my experience and understanding of challenges encountered within international manufacturing to drive change, promote good engineering practices for all and embrace future challenges.”
Phil McEvoy – UM Terminals
Phil McEvoy is a chartered materials engineer with 25 years’ experience in oil, gas and infrastructure, including 15 years in bulk liquid storage. As Managing Director of UM Terminals, McEvoy has combined asset integrity and inspection management with commercial operations to drive performance across the business.
Reflecting on his new role, McEvoy said:
“I am looking forward to being able to use my understanding of the challenges of asset owners and operators within the storage and process industries to help shape the future initiatives and development of EEMUA.”
Dr Ian Watson – E.ON
Dr Ian Watson is a chartered materials engineer with over two decades of experience in asset integrity, risk management, and process and product safety. In his role at E.ON Infrastructure Services, he has implemented a Product Safety Assurance Framework and an Operational Technology Cyber Security Management System. Watson also supports engineering governance and technical guidance across decarbonisation and asset optimisation programmes.
He said:
“My experiences within a large energy supplier have given me insights into many of the engineering problems facing EEMUA members, from ageing assets and engineering talent retention/development to decarbonisation and cyber security. I look forward to supporting EEMUA’s activities whilst also looking at opportunities for members to be engaged in the Association’s technical programme.”
Welcoming the Appointments
Commenting on the new appointments, EEMUA chair John Whitfield said:
“I would like to welcome Clare, Phil and Ian to the EEMUA Board. Their appointments are great additions that will strengthen and add to the robustness of the board. Each has a wealth of experience and knowledge in their own fields that will help shape the strategic direction, future initiatives and work of EEMUA as it moves forward in changing times.”
These appointments reaffirm EEMUA’s dedication to ensuring industry leadership that is both forward-looking and grounded in deep technical knowledge, as the Association continues to address the evolving challenges faced by its members.
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