The position follows the two-year term in office by the previous president, Dale Croker, managing director of KSB UK. As his successor, Tebbatt has had the benefit of shadowing Croker since November 2022.
Wayne Rose, director, and chief executive of the BPMA, said: “This is a great accolade and one that reflects the continuing efforts that Lee makes to raise the profile of the industry in general and to tackle the tough issues that it continues to face. The BPMA has enjoyed the support and engagement of some incredibly talented people at its helm over the years, including of course its immediate past president Dale, and we are delighted to now have Lee join that impressive line-up. I look forward to collaborating with him as we continue to drive the association forward.”
He continued:” I am enormously grateful to Dale for all that he has done for the BPMA during his Presidency and am delighted that he will continue to support the Association as a Member of its Council.”
Tebbatt said, “Assuming the role of president of the BPMA is huge honour, and I look forward to working with the BPMA staff and members as we navigate our way through the challenging times we continue face here in the UK. It is no surprise that ongoing social, economic, and political developments continue to present obstacles and uncertainty in the pump market, making the supportive role that the BPMA delivers for its members even more relevant than ever.”
He continued:” Through these times of change, the association will continue its vision to influence the pump sector business environment in the interests of members' competitiveness and sustainability and to increase sector awareness by providing promotional channels, technical support and pump-based training to members, operators and purchasers of pumping equipment.”
The BPMA has also welcomed Andrew Simpson, managing director at Apex Pumps into the role of vice president. Simpson has been a member of the BPMA Council for several years.