The Association for Project Safety (APS) has announced the appointment of Lesley McLeod as its new CEO.

Beginning work on September 19, Lesley joins APS from Energy UK, where she was board director, communications and public affairs.

APS president, Richard Wilks, said: “I am delighted that Lesley is joining us. She brings director level experience of two membership organisations, exceptional campaigning experience, financial acumen and a profound commitment to putting Members at the centre of what we do.”

Lesley said: “APS is there to make sure everyone working on construction projects is safe. ‘Simply Safety’ is what we are about and the heart of what we deliver for our members. I will work hand-in-hand with government, devolved administrations and the HSE to ensure laws, rules and regulations are fit for purpose and strive to ensure that APS delivers the continuous training our experts need.”

Lesley has 12 years frontline government experience in Whitehall, including the Home Office and the Treasury. Before joining Energy UK, she was board director, communications and public affairs for the British Bankers’ Association. She has also worked for Transport for London, the NHS and Scottish Power.