Commenting on his appointment, Chris Taylor-Hamlin said: “It’s an honour to have been voted in by the members as Vice Chair of the HPA. The HPA is one of the most proactive associations I have had the pleasure of working with. There remains a lot of work to do via the HPA to aid governments, the regions and the country as a whole to reach the necessary decarbonisation targets. I intend to repay the trust placed in me by my fellow HPA members by impartially representing the whole heat pump sector.”

Charlotte Lee, Chief Executive of the HPA, added: “We are delighted to welcome Chris as our next Vice Chair and look forward to him beginning his tenure in September. His deep industry knowledge, Association experience, and commitment to advancing collaboration between members make him an ideal fit for this role. As we continue to work closely with government and industry stakeholders, Chris will be instrumental in driving forward the heat pump agenda and supporting the association's work at a busy time.”

Craig Dolan will remain Chair of the HPA until September 2025, after which the current Vice Chair, Mark Wilkins, will become Chair. Taylor-Hamlin will then assume the role of Vice Chair.