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07/07/2017

CITB Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has appointed Sarah Beale as it's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Ms Beale was named Interim Chief Executive in December 2016, following the resignation of Adrian Belton. However, the Board have now decided to make the move permanent, with approval being granted by the Department for Education.

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Ms Beale has been at CITB for more than 12 years, holding numerous senior roles in the organisation, including Chief Financial Officer, Head of Finance and Head of Customer Services.

James Wates CBE, Chairman of CITB, said: "I am very pleased that we have been able to agree terms to retain Sarah Beale in a permanent appointment as Chief Executive. She has proven herself admirably since taking over as Interim CEO, winning the confidence of the industry and demonstrating her ability to lead the CITB through a very challenging phase of change.

"I have every confidence that she will continue to excel in the role, so am delighted to announce her permanent appointment."

(LM)

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