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Formal handover of IHEEM presidency at 2026 AGM


Healthcare Estates 2026 saw the 59th IHEEM Annual General Meeting (AGM). As well as the formal discussion of various financial and personnel matters, those attending welcomed the investiture of the new IHEEM president.


The 2026 IHEEM AGM took place at lunchtime on Tuesday 13 October at Healthcare Estates 2026 at Manchester Central. In addition to the usual business, the meeting saw the formal handover of the IHEEM presidency from Nigel Keery OBE to Simon Adamson. Reflecting on his time in office,


Nigel Keery highlighted the Authorising Engineers registration program and – in 2026 – the holding of IHEEM conferences in all four countries of the UK – England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland – as significant milestones. Nigel will be serving on the IHEEM council for the next 12 months to provide continuity and transition. IHEEM CEO Pete Sellars said that he was “delighted to report that IHEEM continues to grow, develop, and strengthen its position in the United Kingdom. It’s been an extremely positive year for the Institute, and our financial position is the strongest it’s ever been. Our membership continues to grow from strength to strength, and our professional influence and national standing has never been stronger. We’ve also made significant progress in our partnerships across England, particularly with NHS England.” Pete also echoed Nigel in thanking IHEEM members for their hard work in establishing successful IHEEM events in every corner of the UK, before turning his attention to the Authorising


Engineer registration program, which was announced at 2025’s AGM. “I believe that this is a game changer for healthcare engineering,” said Pete, before thanking everyone for their continued support for IHEEM and its work.


An honour and privilege After presenting Nigel with commemorative gifts, the two-year IHEEM presidency was formally transferred to new incumbent Simon Adamson. Simon has over two decades’ experience leading healthcare estates, facilities, and capital services across acute and mental health sectors, and is director of estates, facilities and capital at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust.


“It’s a tremendous honour


and privilege to take the role of president of the Institute,” Simon said to warm applause. “I’m very conscious of the outstanding president who served before me, and I do look forward to representing our profession and supporting the Institute over my two-year tenure. “As I begin my term, there are three areas that I’m particularly keen to champion, the first of which is to give the mental health estate a stronger voice. The places in which mental health care is delivered deserve equal ambition, attention, and investment to our acute healthcare [services]. “[Secondly], I want to open our profession to more young people, showing them the range of careers available and helping them to thrive. “And I would like to make


Healthcare Estates Awards


The Healthcare Estates Awards Gala Dinner took place once again this year at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, Manchester, and saw attendees celebrate the professional excellence of peers from across the sector. Ahead of the award ceremony, guest speaker


Sir Kevin Sinfield delivered an inspiring and deeply poignant address to a captivated audience of 650 guests, speaking on his career, fundraising efforts, and sharing memories of former teammate and close friend, the late Rob Burrow CBE, who bravely chose to publicly share his journey with motor neurone disease (MND). The night’s fundraising


Congratulations


FELLOW Jeremy Watson – Upgrade Gavin Wood Jane Tinkler Craig Taylor


MEMBER Paul Little – Upgrade Neil Edmonds Stephen Snodden Win Tun Ashley Thomas


IHEEM would like to congratulate the following, who had Institute grades awarded, or Engineering Council status conferred upon them, recently: Lee May


Niamh Hartnett Matthew Elwood Daryl Merrylees Peter Aldridge Mayomi Fakuade Chris Findon Lee Morgan


TECHNICIAN Deepu Krishnankutty


ASSOCIATE MEMBER Neil Sewell


Michael Brannon Tim Worthington AUTHORISING ENGINEERS David Tamblyn – AE (Water) Paul Harris


– AE (Electrical) Ben Martin – AE (Ventilation)


COMPANY AFFILIATES Zumtobel Group Resolex


BAR Electrical & Mechanical Services Ltd C&B Electrical Contractors Ltd


Cemfloor Pettit Singleton Associates Fire Cubed LLP


APPRENTICE AFFILIATES Ben Rhodes Robyn Maunsell Mahirul Islam Aliyu Husseini Yusuf Annabel Austin


STUDENT AFFILIATES Inocent Uche Obigbulem Samuel Roberts


efforts were dedicated to six MND charities and saw combined contributions from guests and the organisers raising a staggering £15,395.95. The Institute would like to thank Sir Kevin for sharing his exceptional story, and for all those who donated to each of the charities continuing to do such critical work for the MND community: MND Association, Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association, My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, MND Scotland, Leeds Hospitals Charity, and The Darby Rimmer MND Foundation. n The full list of Award Winners can be found on page 26.


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tangible progress on gender representation, so that we draw from the widest possible pool of talent and experience.


“None of this can be achieved by one person, and I look forward to working with our members, branches, and partners to turn these priorities into practical progress.


“I’m incredibly proud to serve as your president and excited for what we can achieve together. And, in my first duty as president, I will now formally declare this meeting closed. Thank you very much.”


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