Certsure announces Richard Orton as new Managing Director

Certsure, the organisation behind the NICEIC, has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director. 

Richard Orton, who is a Director and member of the senior leadership team at the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), will be taking over as Managing Director at Certsure from January 2022. 

Orton will replace Kevan Parker, who will return to his Operations Director position at Certsure, where he will take the lead on some of the organisation’s key projects. 

Gary Andersen, Certsure’s Chair, noted, “Richard brings with him 20 years of leadership experience gained in the retail, distribution and third sectors.

“His experience of ensuring that strategic goals and commercial activities align to offer practical solutions will be invaluable to Certsure and our 36,000 customers.

“Along with the Senior Leadership Team and everyone at Certsure, I look forward to having him onboard.”

Speaking before his official joining date of January 10, 2022, Orton, commented, “I am delighted to be joining Certsure at such an exciting time. I look forward to immersing myself in the building services sector and meeting with customers, colleagues and stakeholders so I can learn more about the opportunities and challenges that the industry faces.

“Certsure is focused on technical integrity and delivering great customer service and I look forward to leading an organisation that has these key drivers at its heart.”