Contributors


Paul Berry Maintaining performance (p40)


Paul Berry is a director at Johnson Controls, which recently merged together with Tyco, the world’s largest dedicated fire protection


and security company. He has two decades of experience in the industry, including five years at Wormald and 13 at Tyco.


Mark Booth Future planning (p36)


Mark Booth, UK sales director at Gira Giersiepen GmbH & Co KG, is an experienced sales and


marketing director, with a wealth of enthusiasm, drive, and self motivation. Mark possesses a well developed and extensive knowledge gained from within the luxury sector, and has been in his current role at Gira since April 2016.


Oliver North New breed (p28)


Oliver North is the managing director of Rosenbauer UK – a manufacturer of state of the art


firefighting vehicles and equipment, which are supplied to fire and rescue services across the world. Overseeing everything from sales to service, it’s Oliver’s job to ensure that the organisation is listening to the needs of the people on the front line and driving innovations that meet their requirements.


Will Robinson Material gain (p24)


Will Robinson is the UK and Europe market development manager for BlazeMaster Fire


Protection Systems. He has strong expertise and a track record in construction materials, and is keen on informing the public on the values and opportunities presented by CPVC fire sprinkler systems.


William Roszczyk Summit sequel (p48)


William is editor of F&RM, and worked in business to business journalism for seven


years, focused on editing an international remanufacturing magazine. To submit an article, or get in touch, simply email him at frm@thefpa.co.uk


David Sibert Warehouse safety (p32)


David has been the national fire safety advisor and IRMP advisor to the Fire Brigades Union since 2008. David’s current role is wide ranging, but at


its core is primarily focused on the maintenance of firefighter and public safety through the delivery of fire safety in the built environment, and through good fire and rescue service planning. David is currently chair of the British Standard Institution panel revising BS 7974 and PD 7974-0.


John Smeaton Viewpoint (p1)


John has been operating as interim managing director at the FPA for the last three months. He


has 40 years of experience in the commercial property market, most recently as head of commercial property underwriting and risk management for Aviva. He was a non executive director at the FPA for ten years, and sat on the ABI property committee and the advisory board of Pool Re.


Warren Spencer Appreciating value (p44)


A specialist in fire safety law, Warren is managing director and fire safety solicitor at Blackhurst Budd Solicitors.


He currently prosecutes for Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cumbria, Cheshire, Merseyside, and Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Services. Warren also provides fire safety legal training for a wide range of public and private sector groups.


Martyn Walley Ease of use (p20)


Martyn Walley is national technical manager at Aico Ltd. His extensive experience in the fire industry has


been put to good use since he joined the company in 2014, providing technical support to the Aico sales team and customers.


Jan Wassall Summit sequel (p48)


Jan has been production editor of F&RM for nine years, including two stints as editor. She has also been


editor of the CFOA National Resilience Team. Qualified in languages and heritage management, she was a government reporter analyst before moving to a career in journalism across a range of publications.


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