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Home | UK News | Vickers becomes BCIA president

Vickers becomes BCIA president

17th March 2026

UK: The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has appointed Jen Vickers of Crown House Technologies as its new president.

Vickers succeeds Stacey Lucas, who has served as BCIA president for the past two years. 

Employed at Crown House Technologies since 2015, Vickers brings significant industry experience to the role. She has served as BCIA vice president for the past two years and has been actively involved in a number of key initiatives aimed at strengthening the future of the sector.

Ron Purcell of Siemens takes on the role of vice president.

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