Americas, Europe and South East Asia Regional elections 2019

Find out which candidates were successful in their bid to become Regional Chair and Regional Young Member Representative in the Institution’s Americas, Europe and South East Asia Regional elections 2019.

The Institution is pleased to announce the results of the 2019 Regional Elections.  We would like to welcome these newly elected members as well as all the new volunteers who have been elected throughout the international network:

Americas Region

• Regional Chair: Jim Cowling CEng, FIMechE
• Regional Young Member Representative: Samantha Deoraj AMIMechE (elected unopposed)

Europe Region

• Regional Chair: Andy Storer CEng FIMechE
• Regional Young Member Representative: Adam Lord CEng MIMechE

South East Asia Region

• Regional Chair: Vinesh Thiruchelvam CEng FIMechE
• Regional Young Member Representative: Chua Yaw Long MIMechE (elected unopposed)

The duration of office for these Regional representatives is three years.

The Institution would like to take the opportunity to especially thank all the international volunteers who have stood down this year. Their contribution has made a significant difference to raise the profile of the Institution as well as supporting the existing international membership. The work of volunteers is an essential part of the Institution, without which we wouldn’t be achieving the successes we have seen over the last few years, especially in the international arena. 

We welcome all Members to join the Institution in congratulating the newly elected Regional representatives for the international network.

If you have any questions about the process, email alex.boardman@imeche.org.