Following the successful merger of the Heat Pump Association, Ground Source Heat Pump Association and Heat Pump Federation at the start of 2026, HPA UK have further bolstered their sector representation with the announcement of its newly elected Governing Body Committee.
HPA UK has set up a new Governing Body Committee to steer the Association’s strategy and direction. The Committee will shape the strategic direction, set management principles, support the development, review, budget allocation and oversee the delivery of the Association’s Workplan.
The Governing Body Committee reports to the Directors of the HPA UK and is constructed to allow full representation of the sector, with 3 co-opted spaces available and one space reserved for the elected Installer Representative.
The establishment of this representative Governing Body Committee is a key step in ensuring effective checks and balances, reinforcing HPA UK’s role as a trusted and reputable trade association representing the interests of the heat pump sector. With one co-opted space remaining on the Committee, there is also scope to further strengthen representation.
Mark Wilkins, HPA UK Co-Chair, Vaillant Group
Laura Bishop, HPA UK Co-Chair, Hi-Group
Chris Taylor-Hamlin, HPA UK Co-Vice-Chair, Daikin
Emma Bohan, HPA UK Co-Vice-Chair, IMS Heat Pumps
Craig Dolan, Ex-HPA UK Chair, Dimplex
Damon Blakemore, HPA UK Installer Representative, Blakemore Renewables
Achilleas Georgiou, Mitsubishi Electric
James Law, Centrica
Neil Sawers, Grant UK
Elizabeth Wilkinson, Groupe Atlantic
Ewan Sutherland, Worcester Bosch Group
Tom Oldfield, Mixergy
Rob McGaughey, ScottishPower
Richard Warren, Kensa
The new committee members will serve for a mix of two-to-three-year terms to provide continuity and stability to the association; its work and messaging.
Commenting on the newly elected Governing Body Committee, Charlotte Lee, chief executive of the HPA UK said: “I’m delighted to see such a wide variety of the supply chain represented on our newly elected Governing Body Committee from manufacturers of different heat pump technologies, energy suppliers, consultant designers and installation businesses. At the start of 2026, we set out our ambition to be a strong, unified voice for the heat pump sector and today’s announcement is yet another mark of progress. I look forward to working alongside the elected industry experts to deliver our mission of accelerating heat pump deployment in the UK for homes, businesses and industrial processes.”