The CFTS Board is composed of experienced experts from across the materials handling industry. The role of the Board is to ensure that CFTS continues to meet required standards for Thorough Examinations and that members receive the latest technical guidance and information to support them in their services.
David is an experienced senior mechanical engineer with specialist knowledge of materials handling equipment, fluid power and engineering design. Prior to his appointment as Technical Manager of BITA, David was Vice-President of The Association of Loading and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers and Technical Director of Advanced Handling Ltd.
Rob has long been a pivotal figure within the materials handling industry and has an enviable track record in business management. To many he will be best known for the 19 years he has spent spearheading the IMHX exhibition on behalf of Informa Markets as partners of co-owners UKMHA.
Derek is an experienced lift truck specialist. After stints at esteemed companies including Montgomerie Reid, Crown Lift Trucks, Lansing Bagnall and Associated Handling, Derek went on to found Champion Materials Handling, which he continues to run as Managing Director.
Mike joined Crown in 1996 as a trainee salesperson and worked his way up before being appointed as Crown UK Operations Director, overseeing all of the manufacturer’s UK customer service, parts and rental activities. Since 2016, Mike has been the Director of European Branch Operations at Crown.
