The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has announced David Cooper MBE as its President Elect for the 2025/26 term. Cooper brings over four decades of experience in the lift and escalator industry to the role.
Cooper began his career as an apprentice with the British Railways Board and later joined KONE, where he served as Regional Safety Manager. He also worked as an engineer surveyor with Royal Insurance UK, conducting statutory inspections and overseeing commissioning processes.
Currently CEO of LECS (UK), Cooper has led numerous international projects across lifts, escalators, passenger walkways, façade access systems and cable cars. His work includes the Emirates Cable Car in London, the Mecca Metro, and the Hastings Cliff Railway.
“I’ve been passionate about driving innovation and safety in the lift and escalator industry, while mentoring the next generation of engineers,” said David Cooper MBE. “I’m deeply honoured to step into the role of President Elect and look forward to working with CIBSE to support the industry’s evolution towards net zero and excellence in the built environment.”
In 2023, Cooper was awarded an MBE for services to lift and escalator engineering. He is a Visiting Professor at the University of Northampton and a Fellow of CIBSE, the IET, and the IMechE. His academic background includes a BSc (Hons), an MSc, and an MPhil.