IOSH is to start the new year with a new team at the top to help the institution further its plans for growth and expansion.
Following a review carried out over the past 12 months by external consultants, a new Executive Director Team (EDT) has been created, comprising leaders for four divisions: corporate services, which will be led by Colin Gore; policy, to be directed by Luise Vassie; membership, headed up by Hazel Harvey; and commercial, which will have Caroline Holden at the helm.
From 1 January, the new senior team will play a more strategic role within IOSH, assisting chief executive Rob Strange in implementing IOSH’s strategy, staff development within each division, and delivery of operational outputs. Colin, Luise, Hazel and Caroline will work alongside Rob Strange to review all existing activities and departments within IOSH, with the view that they will each form part of one of the four new divisions. Each executive director will then be responsible for producing and developing business plans for their own division.
The existing IOSH senior management team (SMT) will remain and continue to provide rich experience and expertise within the Institution and for its 38,000+ members around the world.
Rob Strange said: “This is a positive move for IOSH, making the organisation stronger and allowing it to expand globally in the coming years. The Institution has grown substantially over the past decade and to make sure we have a steady growth in the future, reorganisation is essential.
“It’s a well-known fact that all good organisations review themselves regularly – it’s good for business and allows an organisation to develop further. IOSH has a lot to offer members and, by rethinking the internal structure, we will be able to reach out to occupational health and safety professionals worldwide and continue to provide them with quality advice, guidance and training in their fields.”
