British Safety Council announces appointment of new CEO
October 2nd 2007 The British Safety Council (BSC) has announced the appointment of Brian Nimick as chief executive. “Brian brings a wealth of experience in strategy, business, organisational development and health and safety to the BSC” explains Nina Wrightson OBE, chairman of BSC, “and this experience complements our long term strategy to help everyone achieve a healthy, safe and sustainable lifestyle.”
Commissioned from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 1970, Brian served as an officer in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps reaching the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 1992. While serving, he was responsible for the design and implementation of the Unit Safety Officers Course following the application of the Health and Safety at Work Act to the Armed Forces.
Moving into the NHS, he worked at director level in a Regional Health Authority and a large NHS Trust, prior to being appointed chief executive of the Medical Supplies Agency in 1996. In this role he was responsible for the worldwide provision of medical supplies and equipment to the Armed Forces.
In 2001, he became director general of the Confederation of Passenger Transport, the trade organisation representing the interests of the road passenger transport industry. As Director General he also served on the Policy Board of UITP, the International Union of Public Transport and the IRU, the International Road Transport Union. He was also a key member of an EU sponsored committee looking at safety and security on public transport.
Brian will take up his post from 15th October 2007.
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