David Giles takes on the leadership role as chairman of the Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA), succeeding Rick Green.
- Rick Green retires after a 40-year career, leaving a legacy of greatly increased AIA visibility and influence.
- Giles brings extensive experience from his roles at Continental Bitumen and a long tenure at Shell and Eurobitume.
- The AIA has become an authoritative voice in industry, influencing political perspectives on road network funding.
- Giles expresses commitment to continue advocacy for long-term asset management strategies in road infrastructure.
David Giles, with a distinguished career at Continental Bitumen and Shell, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA), succeeding Rick Green. Green’s seven-year leadership dramatically elevated the profile of the AIA, embedding it as a pivotal voice in the industry. His retirement marks the end of a 40-year career dedicated to advancing the interests of the sector.
Under Rick Green’s stewardship, the AIA not only gained recognition but also successfully advocated for crucial policy considerations, such as the necessity of long-term funding for effective management of local road networks. This advocacy has penetrated political manifestos, underscoring its significance.
As the UK director of Continental Bitumen, David Giles is now poised to lead the AIA. His tenure at Continental Bitumen followed a substantial period at Shell, and his experience includes a role as UK general manager for Eurobitume from 2018 to 2021, equipping him with a robust background to drive the AIA’s objectives forward.
Giles’s appointment signals a continuation of the AIA’s efforts to ensure sustained advocacy for appropriate infrastructure funding. He is poised to further the Alliance’s agenda, leveraging its influential standing to impact future policy decisions effectively. “I am delighted to have taken over as AIA chair,” Giles commented, highlighting the remarkable growth in recognition the AIA has achieved in recent years. Giles is committed to ensuring that the organisation remains integral to industry discussions, particularly regarding asset management strategies.
With David Giles at the helm, the AIA is set to continue its influential advocacy in the asphalt industry.
