11 June 2025
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Vince Arnold has been officially confirmed as CIBSE President for 2025–2026 during the institution’s AGM. He takes over the role from Fiona Cousins.
He began his 45-year career as an apprentice electrician with Royal Mail before becoming a college lecturer in building services, during which he completed a part-time degree and became a Chartered Engineer. He later held senior engineering roles at Royal Mail and in 1991 joined National Design Consultancy, eventually becoming a director and leading the London practice for nearly 20 years.
He joined CIBSE in 1998 and became a Trustee in 2020. Amongst numerous other roles he was chair of the Membership and Registration Panel for over 12 years and chairs the Apprentice of the Year judging panel. He frequently engages in educational outreach, including delivering CIBSE’s technical training on the Building Safety Act.
He said: "Becoming CIBSE President is an incredible honour and a privilege that I do not take lightly. CIBSE has been at the heart of my professional journey for many years, shaping my career, my values and my passion for paying it forward. To be where I am today, representing this global community of dedicated engineers, is truly humbling.
“It is a role that carries great responsibility - not just to lead, but to inspire, to give back and to 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."
