CIBSE Announces Vince Arnold as 2025-2026 President during AGM
London, UK – The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Vince Arnold as its President for the term of 2025-2026. The official confirmation was made during the Institution’s Annual General Meeting on June 10, 2025.
Arnold succeeds Fiona Cousins, bringing with him over four decades of experience in Building Services Engineering, a strong dedication to professional development, and a longstanding history of service as a CIBSE volunteer and within the wider engineering community.
With a career spanning 45 years, Arnold began as an Apprentice Electrician with Royal Mail before transitioning into academia as a college lecturer in Building Services. He completed a part-time degree while working and soon became a Chartered Engineer. Arnold then held senior engineering roles at Royal Mail, including Executive Engineer in the National Policy and Standards Group. In 1991, he joined National Design Consultancy and eventually became a Company Director, leading the London practice for nearly 20 years. He has experience in construction, maintenance, design, project management, compliance, and health and safety across both public and private sectors.
Since joining CIBSE in 1998, Arnold has made significant contributions to the Institution. He has served as a Professional Membership and Registration Interviewer, Interviewer Trainer, Moderator, and was Chair of the Membership and Registration Panel for over 12 years. He also chaired the Education, Training, and Membership Committee and served as a member of the Engineering Councils’ Registration Standards Committee for six years. In 2020, he joined the CIBSE Board as a Trustee.
Arnold is deeply committed to “paying it forward” and is passionate about mentoring the next generation. He chairs the Apprentice of the Year Judging Panel and frequently engages in educational outreach, including delivering CIBSE’s technical training on the Building Safety Act.
Commenting on his appointment, Arnold said, “Becoming CIBSE President is an incredible honor and privilege that I do not take lightly. CIBSE has been at the heart of my professional journey for many years, shaping my career, values, and passion for paying it forward. To be where I am today, representing this global community of dedicated engineers, is truly humbling. This role carries great responsibility – not just to lead, but to inspire, give back, and champion the vital work we do in keeping buildings safe, efficient, and future-ready. This presidency is more than a milestone for me; it is an opportunity to give back to the profession that has given me so much and to help shape its future for generations to come.”
As President, Arnold is expected to advocate for lifelong learning, competence in the profession, and collaboration across borders and generations – reinforcing CIBSE’s commitment to creating a safe, sustainable, and inclusive built environment.
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