The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has appointed David Kieft as its new president.

An engineer and renowned Welsh businessman, David is highly regarded throughout the industry as a strong advocate of business interests in Wales, and an active vocational trainer within the electrical engineering sector. 

Having started his career as an electrical apprentice, he now runs three building engineering firms - RDM Electrical and Mechanical Services, DRS Facilities Management, and EFT Energy Consultants. All three engineering firms are registered ECA members.

David takes over the ECA president role from Andy Basham, who worked tirelessly during an unprecedented two-year spell with the ECA management team.

Joining David on the new presidential team is Malcolm Crofts, managing director of D H Crofts Ltd, which has been an ECA member for almost 50 years.

The full ECA Presidential team is now: David Kieft – president; Mike Smith (SES Engineering Services) – senior vice president; Malcolm Crofts – vice president; and Andy Basham – immediate past president. The new ECA presidential team officially started on Wednesday 18 May.