THE Association for Project Safety (APS) has appointed Sofie Hooper as deputy CEO.
She joins from her role as head of policy and research at the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM).
Sofie Hooper has spent much of her career as a public policy advisor across a range of policies and internationally. While spearheading IWFM’s building safety policy strategy, she co-authored the post-Grenfell report Safer people, safer homes: Building Safety Management.
In her new role as deputy CEO at APS, Sofie will report to CEO Andrew Leslie. This newly created position is designed to give APS the firepower to advance the development and delivery of initiatives created as part of its strategy to provide a centre of competence on all things building safety. Sofie will focus on policy, outreach, and strategy development, leading on initiatives such as the APS competence and training schemes and to collaborate with other professional bodies and business partners.
She said, “For three decades, APS has been the driving force in improving health and safety standards within the construction industry. I’m thrilled to be joining an organisation that continually strives to put excellence and innovation in building safety front and centre of a progressive agenda. I’m looking forward to engaging with APS members and our stakeholders to ensure best practice in building safety is not just vigorously upheld but proactively sought after.”
CEO Andrew Leslie added, “APS is delighted to welcome Sofie to the APS team in the newly created post of deputy CEO. Sofie has a proven track record within the built environment and will add considerable knowledge and experience to the APS senior management team, and in particular provide essential additional support and expertise to enable both the president and CEO to deliver the APS strategy.”
APS president Mark Snelling commented, “APS is extremely privileged to have Sofie join us as Deputy CEO. Sofie is highly respected within the industry and has been closely connected with the changes that have followed the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower. I look forward to working with Sofie and Andrew our CEO to ensure the APS both supports our members and drives the change that is required to ensure that the tragedy at Grenfell Tower is not repeated.”
