FIS Board
FIS is governed by an elected Board of Directors which sets its policy and direction. Elections are held annually when nominations are invited from the membership.
The role of the FIS Board is to set the strategic direction of the organisation and ensure delivery of agreed targets. By joining the board you have the chance to use your knowledge and experience in the finishes and interiors sector to influence the direction of the Association and support our mission to improve safety and quality, minimise risk, enhance productivity and drive innovation in the sector, ultimately ensuring that membership and guidance are reflected in all relevant specifications.
The Current Board

Ian Strangward, President
Managing Director, Architectural Wallsz (Contractor)

Justin Devaney, Vice President
Operations Director, Platt & Reilly (Contractor)

Phil Brown, Immediate President
Managing Director, Meronden (Contractor)

Helen Tapper
Finance Director, Tapper Interiors (Contractor)

Jim Brennan
Joint Managing Director, Nova Plasterboard Systems (Contractor)

Alan Brown
Managing Director, Fire DNA (Supplier)

Andrew Measom
Managing Director, Measom Group (Contractor)

Richard Grimes
Managing Director, Grimes Finishings (Contractor)

Richard Mason
Business Development Director, British Gypsum (Supplier)

Elizabeth McDermott
Director, QuickFix Profiles (Supplier)

Lucia Di Stazio
Group Marketing Strategy & Communications Director, Encon Nevill Long (Supplier)

Nigel Watkins
Director, Rockfon (Supplier)
For more information on the role and workings of the FIS and the Finishes and Interiors Sector and to find out if you may be eligible to join click here
If you are a member of the FIS and interested in getting involved through the FIS Board or one of our Working Groups, don’t hesitate to contact us via info@thefis.org or telephone 0121 707 0077.
If you would like to stand for election, full information is available here.