FETA announces appointment of new Chair

Mark Hughes has been named as the new Chair of FETA – the Federation of Environmental Trade Associations.

Mark is business development manager with Chemours Thermal and Specialized Solutions where his responsibilities include working with UK trade associations and regulators to ensure that the F-Gas regulations work in the UK following the country’s withdrawal from the European Union.

Mark holds a PhD in Chemistry from Sussex University and has been with Chemours for more than 35 years, with the last 15 years spent in the refrigeration business. He is also a member of the Institute of Refrigeration (IoR) and is President of the British Refrigeration Association (BRA).

Mark replaces Paul White who was appointed FETA Chair in 2021.

Commenting on his appointment, Mark said: “I’m incredibly proud to be appointed Chair of FETA and look forward to drawing on my many years of industry experience to represent the varied interests of FETA members and drive positive change within the building services sector.”

FETA Chief Executive Chris Yates added: “I’m delighted that Mark has taken up the position of FETA Chair and look forward to working with him on the issues that matter most to FETA members. I would also like to extend my thanks to outgoing Chair Paul White for his hard work and professionalism.”