David Brown Appointed Chairman of IASA
The International Access and Scaffolding Association (IASA), the global trade body for scaffolding and access, has announced the appointment of David Brown as its new Chairman, following the death of former IASA Chairman, Wayne Connolly.
Brown, who currently serves as Chairman and President of the National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) in the UK, brings a wealth of leadership experience and a strong commitment to advancing safety, standards and international collaboration across the access and scaffolding sector.
Brown succeeds Connolly, whose dedication, vision, and leadership were instrumental in shaping IASA’s mission and strengthening cooperation across the global scaffolding and access community. IASA extends its deepest condolences to Wayne’s family, friends and colleagues, and honours his significant and lasting contribution to the industry.
“I am honoured to take on the role of Chairman of IASA at this difficult and important time,” said David Brown. “Wayne was a highly respected leader whose passion for the industry and belief in international collaboration helped define IASA’s purpose. I look forward to building on his legacy and working closely with the IASA Board to continue promoting safety, best practice, and shared standards worldwide.”
As Chairman and President of NASC, Brown has played a key role in championing excellence in safety, quality and compliance within the scaffolding and access sector in the UK, supporting innovation and raising standards through strong industry engagement.
“As we remember Wayne and his many achievements, we must also look to the future,” said Clive Dickin, NASC and CISRS Group CEO and an IASA Board Member. “David’s experience, integrity and commitment to the industry make him ideally placed to lead IASA forward and continue the work Wayne cared so deeply about.”
IASA is the recognised global trade body representing access and scaffolding associations and their members worldwide and works to enhance industry standards, promote training and competence, support regulatory alignment and provide an international forum for collaboration and knowledge sharing. You can read more about the organisation and its members here.
