New appointments strength BWF Executive Board and Council

Andrew Madge, managing director of Gowercroft Joinery has been appointed to the Executive Board, while Wolfgang Gorner of Allan Brothers and Simon Badham of Arden Windows have both joined the BWF Council.

Sitting on the Executive Board and representing the membership, Mr Madge will be supporting the growth of the BWF’s initiatives including the Code of Conduct and its training schemes, as well as reviewing and agreeing its annual plan and supporting discussions surrounding influencing key government policies.

Wolfgang Gorner and Simon Badham will be part of the strategic conversations that will drive forward the BWF strategy, to make wood the construction material of choice by celebrating its benefits and promoting the vast range of woodworking and joinery expertise available in the UK.

“Andrew has shown great drive and commitment to the BWF values, furthering the use of British joinery and inspiring the next generation to enter the industry,” said Sean Parnaby, recently re-appointed president of the BWF.

“We’re also excited to welcome both Wolfgang and Simon to the BWF Council. As dedicated members of the BWF, they have been instrumental in promoting the benefits of wooden doors and windows and we look forward to them continuing to drive forward our strategy promoting the use of timber to the wider construction industry.”