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ECA President Stories

Explore our video series featuring reflections from past ECA Presidents. Discover their insights on legacy and leadership, how ECA has supported them throughout their journey, and the ways we nurture talent and future leaders. Learn how ECA stands by its Members during challenging times and continues to innovate for the future.

Leadership with Purpose – A New Presidential Video Series

In this new video series, ECA’s Presidential team, Ruth Devine MBE, Glenn Grant and Jeremy Parkin, share honest insights from their journeys, reflecting on leadership, ECA membership and the future of the electrotechnical industry. 

Through their own personal stories and bold perspectives, the special film series highlight how ECA supports its Members, raises standards and champions a strong, future‑ready sector—celebrating what’s been achieved and the future we’re all collectively building together.

Meet our Presidents


Ruth Devine MBE
ECA President and Managing Director at SJD Associates Ltd


Glenn Grant
ECA's Senior Vice President and Director of Drax360 (part of Obsequio group)


Jeremy Parkin
 ECA's Vice President and Director of Powerlink Electrical Services

For businesses to even stand still, they need to be training and investing in the future to maintain their existing workforce
- Ruth Devine MBE



In this clip, the Presidential Team discuss how they began their careers in the 
industry and what has motivated them to remain as ECA Members.

I've had three different businesses that have all been Members since the late 1990s, because it's such a great organisation
- Glenn Grant


Ruth Devine MBE, Glenn Grant, and Jeremy Parkin outline the value of ECA membership for both Members and the wider industry, highlighting how it bridges the gap through technical support, advice, and representation.


The Presidential team explores the realities facing today’s electrotechnical workforce, highlighting the actions needed to ensure a sustainable, resilient future for the industry.

The future of our sector does rely on a young person's future
- Jeremy Parkin



Ruth Devine MBE, Glenn Grant, and Jeremy Parkin explore how industry standards within the electrotechnical industry have changed for the better.


The final clip in the series looks ahead to the future of ECA, sharing the Presidential team's vision for how the organisation will continue to support and shape the electrotechnical industry.

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