Trustmark appoints its first Chairman

Ian Livsey has been appointed as the chairman of TrustMark, the Government's scheme to help people find reputable firms for repairs, maintenance and improvements in their homes.

Ian Livsey has been appointed as the chairman of TrustMark, the Government's scheme to help people find reputable firms for repairs, maintenance and improvements in their homes which was set up earlier this year by the Department of Trade and Industry, consumer protection groups and industry bodies.

Ian Livsey's career spans both public and private sectors.

He was formerly managing director of the Centre for Rail Skills, a membership organisation involving engineering, construction and passenger transport companies in the national rail industry.

Before that, Ian held positions as chief executive of the Guidance Accreditation Board which he helped to set up from the beginning, and as director of resources in local government.

Dan Bernard, acting chairman for TrustMark since its industry launch in June 2005, said: "Ian has just the right experience and skills for TrustMark at this critical stage in its life.

He has the ability to engage with a broad set of stakeholders which is just what we need to hold together the ambitious network of organisations that is working together in TrustMark.

His leadership skills, drive and integrity will also help us to promote and grow TrustMark as an initiative that is firmly rooted in consistency, fairness, reputation and quality".

Ian Livsey said: "I am delighted to bring my experience and commitment to TrustMark.

TrustMark will be good for the construction industry and its various sectors that deal with the domestic market, and good for the consumer who will enjoy greater levels of protection and customer satisfaction.

"It is already evident to me that the establishment of TrustMark is a major achievement, and I am hugely impressed by the level of commitment and enthusiasm flooding in from such a wide range of organisations.

My role, and the role of the Board, will be to focus the energy of this partnership, to promote the benefits of TrustMark and to vigorously protect its core standards".

Everything is still on schedule for a launch of TrustMark to the public towards the end of this year.

The TrustMark Board is currently assessing applications from nine organisations that wish to become approved scheme operators for TrustMark, including applications from the Federation of Master Builders, Glass and Glazing Federation, Heating and Ventilating Contractors' Association and National Federation of Roofing Contractors.

Further applications are expected from many other trade associations, certification schemes and commercial organisations over the coming months.

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