CIBSE President Elect for 2025/26 revealed as David Cooper MBE
CIBSE Announces David Cooper MBE as President Elect for 2025/26 Term
London, United Kingdom – The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Cooper MBE as its President Elect for the 2025/26 term. With over 40 years of experience in the lift and escalator industry, David brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to CIBSE, furthering its mission to promote safe, sustainable, and high-performing built environments.
David’s impressive career began as an apprentice with the British Railways Board before joining KONE, a global leader in lifts and escalators. He rose through the ranks to become Regional Safety Manager, overseeing the company’s safety standards. Later, he served as an engineer surveyor with Royal Insurance UK, where he conducted statutory inspections, provided commissioning oversight, and trained new engineer surveyors.
As CEO of LECS (UK), David has led the company to become a prominent consultancy in the lift and escalator sector. He has successfully managed numerous award-winning projects around the world, including the Emirates Cable Car in London, Mecca Metro, and Hastings Cliff Railway. His extensive portfolio covers a wide range of lifts, escalators, passenger walkways, façade access systems, and cable cars, showcasing his expertise in design, installation, modernization, safety, and project management.
“I have always been passionate about driving innovation and safety in the lift and escalator industry, while also mentoring the next generation of engineers. It is a great honor to be appointed as President Elect and I look forward to working with CIBSE to support the industry’s journey towards net zero and excellence in the built environment,” said David Cooper MBE.
In recognition of his significant contributions to the industry, David was awarded an MBE in 2023 for his services to lift and escalator engineering, solidifying his position as a leader in the field.
David is also a Visiting Professor at the University of Northampton and a Fellow of several prestigious engineering institutions, including CIBSE, IET, and IMechE. He holds an undergraduate degree, BSc (Hons), and two post-graduate master’s degrees, MSc and MPhil, reflecting his dedication to continuous learning and innovation.
CIBSE is proud to welcome David Cooper as its President Elect for the 2025/26 term and is confident that his expertise and passion will inspire the industry to reach new levels of excellence.
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