NATIONAL Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has strengthened its senior team with two new appointments.
Paul Napper has been named head of training and education, while Mark Collinson takes up the role of head of technical.
Paul previously held roles at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Lloyds Maritime Academy. NASC revealed his career has been dedicated to fostering learning and career progression. In addition to his professional experience, Paul serves as a trustee for the Unicorn Preservation Society and the Countryside Regeneration Trust.
He said, “I am incredibly excited to join NASC and contribute to the ongoing training and education in the industry. Lifelong learning is essential for both individual success and the growth of any sector, and I look forward to working with NASC members to enhance opportunities for training, upskilling, and professional excellence.”
Mark Collinson is a member of NASC’s safety committee and joins from a role as Europe commercial SHEQ director at Brand Access Solutions (previously Lyndon SGB), where he led a department of 15, including 11 regional SHEQ professionals. Prior to this he performed a similar role as UK commercial SHEQ director.
Mark brings with him 38 years’ experience in the scaffold and access industry, the last 13 of which have been in health and safety roles.
He commented, “Having been a long-standing contributor to NASC through its safety committee, I am delighted to be joining as the new head of technical at what is a fascinating time for the organisation and the industry. NASC’s technical guidance sits as the heart of the industry’s efforts to reduce risk and deliver safer and better scaffolding and access solutions.”
Steve Kearney, NASC’s current head of technical, is stepping back from his role as head of the technical department to focus on writing standards and helping NASC to stay at the forefront of health and safety in the sector.
NASC CEO Clive Dickin said, “We’re absolutely delighted with these two latest additions to the senior leadership team at NASC. Both Paul and Mark bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the organisation and will play a critical role as we enter what promises to be an exciting period of development for the industry and for NASC.”
