CIBSE Announces David Cooper MBE as President Elect for 2025/26 Term
Thursday 15 May, 2025 – The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) is pleased to announce David Cooper MBE as its President Elect for the 2025/26 term. With over 40 years of experience in the lift and escalator industry, David brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to CIBSE, furthering its mission to champion safe, sustainable and high-performing built environments.
David began his career as an apprentice with the British Railways Board and quickly rose through the ranks at KONE, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of lifts and escalators. His experience expanded further as an engineer surveyor with Royal Insurance UK, where he conducted statutory inspections, oversaw commissioning and trained new engineer surveyors.
As CEO of LECS (UK), David has led the company to become a prominent consultancy in the lift and escalator sector. His portfolio boasts numerous award-winning projects worldwide, including the Emirates Cable Car in London, the Mecca Metro, and the Hastings Cliff Railway. His expertise spans across various areas such as lifts, escalators, passenger walkways, façade access systems and cable cars, showcasing his diverse skill set in design, installation, modernisation, safety, and project management.
“I am thrilled to step into the role of President Elect for CIBSE. Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to driving innovation and safety in the lift and escalator industry, while also mentoring the next generation of engineers. I am deeply honoured and look forward to working with CIBSE to support the industry’s progression towards net zero and excellence in the built environment,” said David Cooper MBE.
His contributions to the industry have been recognised with an MBE in 2023 for his outstanding services in lift and escalator engineering, further cementing his legacy as a leader in the field.
In addition to his impressive career accomplishments, David is also a Visiting Professor at the University of Northampton and a Fellow of several prestigious engineering institutions, including CIBSE, IET and IMechE. His academic achievements include an undergraduate degree BSc (Hons) and two post-graduate master degrees: MSc & MPhil, reflecting his commitment to lifelong learning and innovation.
CIBSE is proud to welcome David Cooper as its President Elect for 2025/26, confident that his expertise and passion will inspire the industry to achieve new heights of excellence.
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