New MD for BSI Product Services

David Ford has recently joined the BSI Group as Managing Director of Products and Services, replacing Alastair Trivett. Ford joins BSI from Vernon-Carus, a leading health care product manufacturer and supplier, where he was Sales and Marketing Director. BSI is an independent body that operates two Kitemark automotive schemes. Both aim to improve quality and safety for consumers in garages and bodyshops and Ford will be responsible for the worldwide business of Product Services within the BSI Group. As well as taking full responsibility for delivering the global BSI Product Services strategy, he is a member of the BSI Group Executive, with joint responsibility for setting goals and strategies for the Group.