Board of Management

Leading your Association

All experienced senior leaders, the EDA Board represents the interests and views of the membership at a strategic level as well as helping to communicate and share the work of the Association across the sector.

To support the work of the Chief Executive and EDA team, each Board member has responsibility for a key aspect of the Association’s work including Regional Business Forums, Apprenticeships, the EDA Product Knowledge Modules, affiliated membership, and marketing and communications.

Introducing the President and Board

Chris Ashworth

CEF
EDA President
December 2023 - March 2025

At the EDA’s Board Meeting on 6 December 2023, Charlie Lacey stepped down as EDA President.

Former EDA President, Chris Ashworth of CEF will serve in the role until March 2025.

David Moore, EDA Vice President

David Moore, EDA Vice President

Medlock Electrical Distributors
Representing the ANEW buying group

Mark Ashworth

Mark Ashworth

ABM Electrical Wholesale Ltd
Representing The IBA buying group

Edgar Aponte

Edgar Aponte

Rexel UK Ltd
CEO

Keith Avenell

Keith Avenell

3 Line Electrical Wholesale
Representing the AWEBB buying group

Tom Barton

Tom Barton

Edmundson Electrical Ltd
Director of Supplier Relations

Margaret Fitzsimons

Margaret Fitzsimons

EDA
Chief Executive

Dan Poole

Dan Poole

Phase Electrical Distributors Ltd
Representing the Fegime UK buying group

Glyn Prestwood

Glyn Prestwood

Stearn Electric Co Ltd
Managing Director