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The new Trustees are:
John Austin-Davies FInstR Commercial Director of EPTA Group, currently chairman of the RACHP Apprenticeship Trailblazer Employers Group.
Rob Lamb FInstR of Star Refrigeration, currently chairman of the Membership Committee of the IOR.The President welcomed the new Trustees to the IOR Board and thanked all three candidates who put their names forward for their willingness to volunteer for the IOR in this way.
The President-Elect nomination of Kevin Glass FInstR, was also confirmed at the AGM. The role of President-Elect is to support the existing President, Steve Gill, until his term of office ends at the AGM in November 2018 and the title of President is handed over.
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