Tara Page announced as new Chief Executive of CIAT
Tara Page has been announced as the new Chief Executive for the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT).
Tara officially takes on the position on 1 January 2023.
Tara said: "I am thrilled to be taking on the role of Chief Executive and leading the Institute into its seventh decade. There is much work to be done for Architectural Technology, the Institute and our members and affiliates, and I am keen to tackle upcoming policies and issues to ensure Architectural Technology is recognised further, representing Chartered Architectural Technologists at the highest levels. Having worked at CIAT for many years, I have a rich insight into the opportunities and challenges we face as a profession and the built environment sector, and how we can lead and influence change.
"I will be working with a dedicated team of members, staff, the Board, and stakeholders on pertinent issues to tackle the very real challenges such as the skills shortages, the implementation of the Building Safety Act, the impacts of Brexit and much more. I will endeavour to further develop the position and status of Architectural Technology, its community and the Institute for the betterment of society."
President Kevin Crawford PCIAT said: "On behalf of the Executive Board, we very much look forward to working with Tara. With her strong and vibrant personality, vision and ambition, we have every confidence that she will lead the Institute to build further upon its success and reach for both the discipline and profession. She has already been an excellent asset to CIAT and has the experience and foresight to take us into the Institute's next phase."
Tara has worked for CIAT as Education and International Director for over fifteen years, during which time she has been instrumental in developing, championing and delivering new concepts, projects and policies particularly relating to CIAT’s educational activity and its international advancement. Tara is well-versed in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement and project leadership, and has recently successfully completed a Senior Leaders Masters Degree Apprenticeship and attained an MBA with the University of Exeter.
This article appears on the CIAT news and blog site as "Tara Page announced as new Chief Executive" dated December 8, 2022
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