Graeme Fox is joining the technical department of the Building Engineering Services Association (the BESA) as senior mechanical engineer.

An active member of the BESA for many years in his capacity as a partner in Dundee-based Specialist Mechanical Services, Mr Fox has served as chairman of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Group and as a member of the Council of the association. He is also a board member and past president of the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration and European Association (AREA) and a director of the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Board (ACRIB).

A fellow of the Institute of Refrigeration and winner in 2014 of the ‘industry champion’ title at the National Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Awards, Graeme was centrally involved in the UK and international negotiations that led to the implementation of the F-Gas Regulations, and is currently representing European contractors in the development of a global refrigerant management initiative in conjunction with the United Nations Environment Programme.