Meet the Team
Rob Bartlett
Director & CEO
Our Director & CEO Rob has over 40 years’ experience in engineering/fluid controls including 30 years in senior positions in trade associations - 20 of those as CEO of the BVAA. He leads all aspects of the Association and its work, including overall responsibility for resources and operations, P&L, support for the Board, members, and various external bodies and contractors, including the technical and business development functions.Director & CEO
Dave Godfrey
Chairman
Dave joined Rotork in 2004 as an Advanced Modern Apprentice and is now Head of Aftermarket. Dave’s BVAA journey began with his participation on the first Future Leaders Programme in 2016, he was then co-opted to the board, before being made an official board member, then Vice Chair and now Chairman in November 2022.Chairman
Karen Webb
Membership Development Manager
A career in project management and NGOs, Karen has over twelve years with BVAA, and is responsible for all matters pertaining to membership development.
Karen is the first point of contact for new memberships, in-house and bespoke training and overall management of membership activities.
Membership Development Manager
Jane Ward
Marketing and Communications Manager
Jane is first point of contact for all our marketing activities, including the Valveuser magazine editorial and advertising, membership communications, website and advertising management, social media and marketing collateral.Marketing and Communications Manager
Sophie Keene
Events and General Manager
Sophie co-ordinates a full calendar of BVAA business development and industry events. These include BVAA AGM, Spring Conference, Supplier Days and Desktop Exhibitions, as well as exhibitions such as IVS, Valve World, CHEMUK Expo and much more.Events and General Manager
Barbra Homer
Training Co-ordinator
Barbra is first point of contact for all training bookings and administration. She is additionally responsible for meeting room bookings as well as providing support and office administration.Training Co-ordinator
Peter Dix CEng MIMechE
Principal Technical Consultant & Leading Lecturer
Peter is currently working as a consultant to the valve industry, and as BVAA's principal technical consultant and chief lecturer. He is also the Chairman of BSI's technical committee on industrial valves, and one of the UK’s representatives to international standards organisations.Principal Technical Consultant & Leading Lecturer
Kim Wainwright
Accounts & Admin Co-ordinator
Kim has worked in a variety of businesses, and has a wealth of office administration experience. Her role at the BVAA is busy and varied, as she supports the whole team and looks after our accounts.Accounts & Admin Co-ordinator
Rob Boycott
Business Development Consultant
Rob is tasked with developing contacts with EPCs and major users with the aim of securing desktop exhibitions (bookings are via Sophie Keene at sophie@bvaa.org.uk).Business Development Consultant
Why join BVAA?
For over 80 years, the British Valve & Actuator Association has, on a not-for-profit basis, supported the British Valve industry and its supply chain with exclusive member services. Our members benefit from:
- Discounted industry leading training
- Free editorial within Valveuser Magazine
- Events and Networking with 180+ members and industry’s customers
- Technical support and advice from world-renowned experts
- Free access to Global Valve Market Forecasts
- Influence Govt. and NGO policy and legislation
- Receive free expert advice on HR, H&S and legal matters
