Keynote
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Sarah Klieve is President of NASC and Business Director of High Peak Scaffolding, based in Buxton, Derbyshire. She joined High Peak Scaffolding in 2005 from a marketing background in FMCG and food retail. Now, over 20 years later, she can’t imagine working in any other sector.
Day-to-day Sarah looks after two major cement plants and oversees all aspects of the company’s management system, including training and quality, health & safety and environmental matters.
Sarah joined NASC’s Council in 2018 as Chair of the Current Affairs Committee. In May 2024 she became Vice President and President in June 2026. She has recently moved from Chair of the Public Affairs and ESG Committee to Chair of the Membership Standards Committee.
Sean Pike is the Managing Director of Layher UK and recently celebrated 27 years with the company. Layher Ltd is described as the world's largest manufacturer of modular systems, specialising in scaffolding equipment and solutions.
As Managing Director, Sean has played a pivotal role in shaping Layher's reputation as a trusted, client-focused solutions provider, helping build and lead a team known for its service, support, and commitment to excellence. He's been instrumental in introducing new products and innovations to the UK market and has been a prominent figure in the scaffolding industry for over two decades.
Sophie Long is an award-winning journalist with over 25 years of multi-platform broadcasting experience.
A Kings College London graduate in War Studies, she spent more than 20 years as a news correspondent and anchor for the BBC, serving as a main presenter on the BBC News Channel for a decade. She has covered major global news stories, every General Election since 2001, and reported from the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. As BBC West Coast Correspondent in Los Angeles, she covered presidential elections, natural disasters and the Oscars. She now hosts live events, chairs conferences, moderates panels and hosts awards ceremonies.
