New ECA president 2026
At the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) Council meeting, 6 May 2026 Glenn Grant, Director of Drax360 (part of Obsequio Group), became the 113th ECA President.
Glenn assumes this position in ECA’s historic 125th anniversary year, following a year serving as Senior Vice President.
Having worked in the electrical industry since 1980, Glenn has been an active member of ECA’s East Region for over 25 years. During this time, he has held positions as Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Branch Chair and East Regional Chair. He is currently on his second 6-year term as an East Region Council Member.
Glenn began his career in electrical wholesaling before moving to Gent in 1984, a fire detection and suppression systems design and installation organisation. He later went on to manage UK operations at Cerberus (now part of Siemens) before starting and running Wagner, aspirating smoke detection and fire suppression specialist. In 2001, he left Wagner to establish and run his own fire and security business. Following the sale of that business in 2018, he joined Drax360, where he remains today.
Originally from East London and now living near Cambridge, during his career he has gained a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business Studies, completed the first year of an Ordinary National Certificate (ONC) in Electrical Engineering and has achieved Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) qualifications.
Commenting on his appointment, Glenn said: “I am honoured to take on the role of ECA President, particularly during this landmark anniversary year. Throughout this year I look forward to continuing to represent ECA as we support the advancements in our industry, driving electrification, tackling the skills shortage and creating a fairer business landscape.
“I am passionate about the people in our industry and a key priority for me this year will be developing the skills of the next generation of talent. Promoting ECA’s Growth Hub, an initiative I have been closely involved with in its development and delivery, will be central to this work.”
Andrew Eldred, Managing Director at ECA, said: “Glenn’s longstanding involvement with ECA is a great preparation for his success as President over the next year. Glenn’s experience and commitment will prove a great asset as we continue our work to help ECA Members build strong businesses and a resilient industry, at a pivotal time.”
At today’s ECA Council meeting, Andy Prager, Managing Director of ECA South East Member business, Paine Manwaring based in Worthing has been appointed as Vice President of ECA.
Jeremy Parkin has been made Senior Vice President, and Ruth Devine MBE becomes Immediate Past President.
This article appears on the ECA news and blog site as "Glenn Grant appointed 113th President of ECA" 6 May, 2026.
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