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Sharp is BCIA vice-president

UK: Terry Sharp of NDA Consulting is the new vice-president of the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA).

Terry Sharp has worked in the controls industry for over 35 years with experience at UK and European leadership level for Johnson Controls, as sales and marketing director for Sontay and product marketing manager for Satchwell Control Systems. He is currently an associate at NDA Consulting, the specialist BEMS and energy consultancy practice.

BCIA president Jon Belfield said of Sharps’s appointment: “Having worked alongside him with the BCIA for a while now and having known him as a long-time industry colleague, I know that his strong leadership skills and his hands-on approach will bring us huge benefits as we continue our work.”

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has around 93 members accounting for 80% of the UK controls market.

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