David Jones promoted to FBE chairman

David, from Wrea Green, is managing director of Thirty 30 Media, which began life in Blackpool. He is a well-known communications professional, specialising in marketing, PR, design and event management for clients in the construction and property sector.

Established in 1946, fbe has 25 branches nationwide. Branch committees provide an array of networking opportunities incluing breakfast seminars, lunch meetings, formal awards evenings and dinners.

David said: “It’s a great honour to be asked to move from my current position to take on the role of national chairman for this fantastic organisation.

"I look forward to being able to increase awareness and membership, all while focusing on our core function of championing and facilitating business and networking across the construction industry.”

Outgoing national chairman Howard Gadd, who will now take on the role of president for the organisation, added: “I’m so pleased to see David transition from vice to national chairman. David is a well-known face, in both the North West and London construction networking scenes and has worked with some of the biggest names and companies throughout his career.

"We look forward to utilising David’s extensive knowledge of the sector and his wider expertise on a national scale as we continue to provide a platform for the UK’s ever-growing construction industry.”