LEIA seminar series 2026

4th March – Quality & Technical Seminar – BS5655-11 Lift Modernisation, Northampton – members only. Registration is now open  12th March – Contracts & Legal Seminar – Contract payment clauses – the dos and don’ts, London – members only. Registration is now open.  29th April – Education & Training Seminar, London – open to members […]

The Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA) has announced the appointment of two new members to its management board: Richard Jones, Managing Director at Fujitec UK Ltd, and Dean White, Director – Operating Area Lead – London, at Otis UK.   LEIA member companies are represented on the LEIA Council, which appoints the management board […]

Thank you to all members for your very warm welcome. It’s with great enthusiasm that I join LEIA as Managing Director and begin working with you. I’d firstly like to express gratitude to the LEIA Managing Board and the Executive team, especially Nick Mellor for all his dedicated work as Managing Director since 2017. I […]

19 January 2026: The Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA) has appointed Laura Webb as its new Managing Director, marking an important new chapter for the association. Laura has a strong track record in delivering strategic growth and enhancing member engagement within professional institutions and trade bodies. Her recent roles include Executive Director – Membership […]