INTERVIEW | RUTH CARTER BALHAM HEADQUARTERS She believes that change put in place at CIBSE can spread into the membership and radiate out into the sector. The issue is about accommodating people with different ways of operating and different beliefs. We have to foster inclusion and belonging. Organisations would be foolish not to include the best talent on the basis of the way people look or behave, Carter adds. We need all hands on deck to make our industry great. We talk about skills shortages in the engineering sector; why wouldnt you welcome everybody you can? Young engineers will also be an important feature of CIBSE under Carters stewardship, and she is keen to give young people the training and support that will prepare them for their future careers. Theres nothing more exciting than crafting young talent. Id like to see a mirror CIBSE board that will give people under 25 a taste of hardcore decision-making while nurturing and steering them in the right direction, she says. Even though young engineers will be busy developing their careers, Carter is keen to get them involved. Id rather someone who is young, hungry and talented spare me a bit of time than none at all, he says. CIBSEs strategy under its new chief executive will be unveiled in time for the Institutions 125th anniversary next year, an occasion that Carter is looking forward to celebrating. Our 125-year anniversary is a phenomenal platform for ensuring our voices are heard, she says. Next year will be our year. CJ WATCH OUR WEBINAR ON DEMAND A Sound Solution: The Impact of Wastewater on Building Design WATCH OUR WEBINAR ON DEMAND Understanding DPCVs and PICVs for Effective Flow Control in Variable Volume Systems Register here: bit.ly/volumesystems WATCH NOW: bit.ly/cibsegeberit Brought to you by: Brought to you by: SCAN ME SCAN ME 24 July 2021 www.cibsejournal.com CIBSE July 21 pp22-24 Ruth Carter.indd 24 25/06/2021 16:32