DIANE Drummond has been elected chair of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) Scotland.
Drummond is MD of B-DACS Air Conditioning, which installs, maintains, and repairs commercial ventilation and air conditioning systems throughout Scotland.
She previously worked in the retail sector for 15 years before switching to banking where she rose through the ranks to a senior management role at Lloyds. She left in 2012 to work full-time at B-DACS, which was founded 20 years ago by her husband Brian, where she was able to apply her business experience overseeing the day-to-day operations and financial management of the Glasgow-based firm.
“The bank gave me the leadership and people management skills which have shaped the way we run B-DACS today,” Drummond said. “I was very fortunate to have some fabulous mentors who guided me. I have a real passion for learning and every day is different. I love the flexibility the role brings, and I like the fact we can make changes and implement ideas that benefit both employees and customers.”
BESA’s membership director Rebecca Fox welcomed Drummond’s election and said she was looking forward to working with her to further strengthen the association’s presence in Scotland.
“We are very proud to be the only built environment trade association that represents every part of the UK,” said Fox. “We have a particularly strong heritage in Scotland and Diane is the latest in a long line of motivated and experienced business people who have been prepared to take on the role for the benefit of our members and the wider industry.”
