Rob Bartlett
Director & CEO @British Valve And Actuator Association Bvaa
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Director & CEO @British Valve And Actuator Association Bvaa
As its CEO, I’m very proud to have led BVAA through its transition from a declining body of purely manufacturers, to the broader-based, valve-industry supply chain association it has become in its ‘BVAA’ era.I’ve also overseen a 4-fold growth in membership, with similar scale improvements across all financial aspects of the business.While doing so, we have moved from being impoverished co-renters with another association, to providing the membership with a fabulous and modern headquarters and training facility in Banbury, Oxfordshire, that it now owns outright.Concurrently, and despite being a not-for-profit organisation, myself and my team have managed to massively grow the services portfolio to support our loyal members, including the introduction of our own Training schemes, Desktop exhibitions, our own Valve User Magazine, an Annual Dinner Dance, 2 Websites, PR-writing assistance, and promotion in the trade press.We also added Global & UK market forecasts, Supplier Days, Regional meetings, Golf Days, Sales Leads information, Valve World Group Stand, Trade show representation, Social Media, Future Leaders Programme, standards meetings’ travel funding, Technical Expert Groups, Technical HotSpots, the new-look User Manual, Free Directives Guides, the BVAA Business Shield Service (HR, HS & S, Legal), our Online document library, website promotion, free specialist Technical advisors, and many, many more.The finances of those of us in the not-for-profit sector are notoriously difficult to manage and develop, but we have made BVAA an Association of which its members can be extremely proud, delivering outstanding value.
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ABOUT ROB BARTLETT
I am the Director and CEO of the BVAA. An advocate, and a mentor dedicated to supporting the British valve and actuator industry. I help our members identify global opportunities, qualify technical standards, and nurture the next generation of engineering talent through our industry-leading initiatives.I help our sector generate growth and navigate complex regulatory landscapes.Since I joined the BVAA in 2003, I have overseen a four-fold increase in membership and transformed our association into a modern, member-owned entity headquartered in our own premises and Technical Centre in Banbury. Whether leading UK delegations to international events, or launching our magazine Valve User or our flagship Future Leaders Programme, my focus remains on ensuring the UK flow control industry is attractive to new talent and resilient against global pressures.I’ve been in the flow control industry for 45 years, and have a deep passion for engineering excellence, technical standardisation, and the preservation of British manufacturing expertise. I have worked with everyone from specialized one-man consultancies to the world’s largest energy giants.I treasure our member network. Consequently, I have built an incredible team at BVAA HQ and a community of professionals who share best practices through our Valveuser Magazine, desktop exhibitions, and annual conferences and other events.I find myself connecting people with opportunities every day—bridging the gap between the \"godfathers\" of the industry and our brightest apprentices.I love what I do. I am the \"gatekeeper to the fonts of all valve knowledge,\" and I am committed to creating engaging platforms - be it technical training or gala balls - that empower our members and encourage them to thrive.There is a formula for industry success—it requires standing together because we are Stronger Together, being part of the solution, and being part of the industry’s future.
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