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Taylor-Hamlin named as HPA vice chair

UK: Daikin UK’s senior environment research manager, Chris Taylor-Hamlin, has been named as the Heat Pump Association’s next vice chair. He will officially take up the post in September.

Taylor-Hamlin, who has been with Daikin for two years, brings a wealth of experience in the renewable heating sector and within trade associations. This included six years as standards and approvals manager at water flow regulator manufacturer Neoperl UK and nine years as technical director at the Bathroom Manufacturers’ Association. 

Craig Dolan will remain chair of the HPA until September, after which Mark Wilkins, current vice chair, will step up. 

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