Jim Speirs, chairman of Ascertiva Group (which includes the NICEIC brand) has been appointed Board Director and Chairman of the Technical Committee of FISUEL, the International Federation for the Safety of Electricity Users.
Based in Paris, FISUEL is the worldwide organization dedicated to electrical safety. It acts in the name of its members to increase and harmonise electrical installation safety on an international level and uses IEC standards to organize exchanges of information, as well as experiences, of its members.
“I’m absolutely delighted to take on these roles for FISUEL. The organization is committed, just as NICEIC is, to electrical safety and maintaining the very highest standards,” explains Jim. “Exchanging information on a global level like this can only enhance electrical safety for users and further harmonise the world’s approach to electricity use.”
Jim has over thirty five years management experience within the electrical, manufacturing and consultancy industries and holds an MSc in Quality Management from Cranfield University. He is a former President of the Electrical and Electronics Benevolent Association (EEIBA) and is past Chairman of the Board of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI). He is also past Chairman of the Association of British Certification Bodies (ABCB) and was the founding Director General of the Electrical Safety Council.