Meet the new NASC Board

At the recent Annual General Meeting, NASC unveiled an expanded Board that reflects both the breadth of experience within our membership and the organisation's ambitions to modernise and professionalise its governance and to build greater resilience for the future.

Led by its new chairman, past-President David Brown, the Board brings together leaders from across the membership, combining decades of practical industry experience with expertise in governance, business leadership, safety and standards. Together, this new team will help steer NASC as it continues to grow membership, strengthen engagement through a new regional structure and champion the highest standards across the industry.

Clive Dickin, Group CEO, explains that this expanded board, which will grow by a further member when a representative of the Regional Chairs is appointed later in the summer, is a major step forward for NASC.

“We’re entering a new chapter, but members will always be the lifeblood of any trade organisation and its vital they feel that direct connection to the executive, with the ability to influence strategic direction and challenge major decisions. It’s a step forward to a more professional and grown-up approach to governance.

“I am also looking forward to getting input from a range of people with different experiences and perspectives. We now have two experienced scaffolders on the board as well as those who have held leadership positions in scaffolding firms for many years. NASC and CISRS now operate a wide range of functions, setting standards, training and certification, running major events, publishing magazines and digital content. We therefore need a broader range of experience and skills on the board to reflect this.”  

Here's a quick Who’s Who of those helping to shape the next chapter for NASC:

David Brown

Board role: Chair and Past President

The day job: Managing Director, IBN Scaffold Access   

Background:
David brings extensive commercial and governance experience to the Board. His construction career began with a main contractor before he joined IBN Scaffold Access in 2010, helping to grow the business into one of the North of England's leading scaffolding specialists. Alongside his role leading the company, David has played an important part in shaping industry standards through NASC. He served as Vice President before becoming President between 2022 and 2024, stepping back into the role following the tragic death of Wayne Connolly. He continues to support NASC as Chairman of the Board and Past President. A longstanding member of the Contracts Committee, he has also represented NASC on both the Contractors Legal Group and the Joint Contracts Tribunal Council, helping ensure members' interests are reflected in industry contracts and best practice.

Clive Dickin

Board role: Group CEO, NASC and CISRS

The day job: Group CEO, NASC and CISRS

Background:
Clive Dickin has spent more than 25 years leading membership organisations within the construction and built environment sectors. Before joining NASC, he held senior leadership positions with the National Federation of Builders, the Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors, Hire Association Europe and the Event Hire Association, before successfully leading the Association of Air Ambulances for six years. Since joining NASC, he has overseen significant membership growth, modernised the organisation's governance, strengthened its commercial position and continued to place safety, competence and member support at the centre of NASC’s work. Under his leadership, NASC has evolved into a broader, more influential voice for the industry, while maintaining its uncompromising focus on raising standards.

Steve Fellows

Board role: Vice President

The day job: Managing Director, Malvern Scaffolding

Background:
Steve Fellows joins the expanded Board as Vice President, bringing hands-on leadership experience from one of the Midlands' best-known scaffolding businesses. As Managing Director of Malvern Scaffolding, he has built a reputation for delivering complex access solutions while maintaining a strong focus on safety, customer service and operational excellence. His appointment to the Board reflects both his commitment to the industry and his desire to support the next stage of NASC's development. Steve has contributed to NASC’s recent growth as chair of the Membership Benefits and Recruitment Committee and has now become chair of the new West Midlands region. Working alongside fellow Board members, Steve will help strengthen engagement with members and continue promoting the high standards that underpin the Confederation's work.

Sarah Klieve

Board role: President

The day job: Business Director, High Peak Scaffolding

Background:
Sarah became NASC President at last week's AGM, having previously served as Vice President. She joined High Peak Scaffolding in 2005 after building her career in FMCG marketing and food retail, bringing a different perspective to what has since become a 20-year career in scaffolding. Today she oversees the company's work across two major cement plants while leading its management systems, including training, quality, health and safety, and environmental management. A member of NASC Council since 2018, Sarah has chaired several key committees and has been a driving force behind member engagement, public affairs and ESG. Her appointment as President reflects years of dedicated service to both NASC and the wider industry.

Lee Rowswell

Board role: Board Member, Committee Chairs representative

The day job: Group Director, GKR Scaffolding  

Background:
Newly appointed to the Board following the AGM, Lee brings more than three decades of scaffolding experience and a strong track record of business leadership. Having grown up within the family business, he developed his career through practical site experience before moving into senior management. As Group Director, he has helped expand GKR Scaffolding, while maintaining its reputation for delivering major projects safely and professionally. Throughout his career, Lee has championed innovation, investment in people and the adoption of best practice, believing that long-term success is built on strong teams, high standards and continuous improvement. His appointment adds another experienced operational voice to the Board.

As NASC enters a new chapter, this expanded Board combines continuity with fresh perspectives. Together, its members represent every aspect of the modern scaffolding and access sector, providing the experience, leadership and industry insight needed to guide NASC as it continues to grow, support its members and raise standards across the UK.