FORMER Construction Equipment Association (CEA) chief executive Rob Oliver has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours List.He was recognised for services to the construction equipment manufacturing sector.
Mr Oliver retired as CEA chief executive in 2021 but remains active in the industry as an executive director of Construction Equipment Events Ltd (CEE) which will be delivering the 5th Plantworx exhibition in June.
In his time with the CEA, he helped develop the CESAR Scheme plant marking and registration scheme – and its extension to cover on site Emissions Compliance Verification (ECV). In recognition of his work with the police to combat plant theft, he has also given his name to an annual award to police forces that have shown a special commitment to anti-theft campaigning.
“What a nice surprise to kick off 2023,” Rob Oliver commented. “It has been a privilege to work with both paid officials and volunteers for the CEA on the various projects we undertook over the years – and great credit should go to them.
“In my career, I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with senior people in a number of industries which has given me a ringside seat to the workings of British and international business. However, I am still looking forward, including offering a great showcase for construction equipment innovation and technology at Plantworx 2023.”
Oliver’s wife, Joanna, also received recognition for her international trade work with the construction equipment sector. She was awarded an MBE in the late Queen’s birthday honours list in 2011.
