Following the imminent departire of CPA Chief Executive, Kevin Minton, the CPA has announced that Stu McInroy will take over the role in the second quarter of 2023.

Stu will report to the CPA’s governing Council and work alongside CPA President Brian Jones and Chairman Steven Mulholland to help shape and ensure the continuing success of the CPA. Kevin Minton will work alongside Stu for a period of time to allow for a smooth handover.

Speaking of the move, CPA President Brian Jones said: “On behalf of CPA Council, I congratulate Stu on his appointment and I wish him every success in his new role. Myself, the chairman and the CPA Council are very much looking forward to Stu joining the CPA team. CPA Council is also looking forward to new opportunities and developments, and supporting CPA members under Stu’s direction. This builds on the excellent work that Kevin Minton and the CPA team have carried out for the association.”

Stu, pictured, joins the CPA from the Road Safety Markings Association (RSMA), where he has been chief executive since 2018. “I'm delighted to be joining the CPA and look forward very much to working with the CPA Council, association members and staff, to protect and promote the interests of the construction plant-hire sector.” he said.

The CPA works with government departments and agencies, local authorities, construction clients, private companies, other trade associations and third sector organisations, on issues such as employee  and public health and safety, machinery standards and emissions control, road transport, skills and employment.It also publishes a range of guidance documents that are distributed widely throughout the construction industry - many are available for free download from the CPA website at www.cpa.uk.net.