Iain McIlwee is to stand down as Chief Executive of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) after almost seven years. Iain has worked closely with the board on a succession plan and the BWF announces that Helen Hewitt has been appointed Acting CEO with immediate effect.

BWF announces changes at the top as it renews focus on Building it Better with Wood

Iain McIlwee is to stand down as Chief Executive of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) after almost seven years. Iain has worked closely with the board on a succession plan and the BWF announces that Helen Hewitt has been appointed Acting CEO with immediate effect.

Helen joined the BWF as Membership Director and Wood Window Alliance Lead in November 2017 and has already made a significant impact in many areas of the business especially, in helping to improve processes and engagement with members as well as supporting the Build it Better with Wood values of the organisation.

Iain will continue to work alongside Helen at the BWF until the end of September, when he leaves to take up a new role as chief executive of FIS, Finishes & Interiors Sectors Limited, the trade body which represents the fit-out sector.

The trade association for the woodworking and joinery manufacturing industry in the UK, the BWF provides a voice for the sector in the UK and influences the development of policy, regulations and standards.