IWA welcomes new CEO to Canal & River Trust
Campbell Robb. Image courtesy of Canal & River Trust
The Inland Waterways Association (IWA) has welcomed Campbell Robb as chief executive at the Canal & River Trust (CRT), after former CRT chief executive, Richard Parry, stepped down after 12 years in the role.
Mike Wills, national chair of IWA, comments: “I am delighted to welcome Campbell Robb to his new post at the Canal & River Trust. His leadership comes at a pivotal moment for our inland waterways, with challenges that are as complex as they are pressing. We all know the impact of underfunding, the strain of unexpected waterway closures, and the increasing demands placed on the network from extreme weather events. These are issues that require clear vision and decisive action.
“The UK’s canal and river network is a remarkable national asset, one that deserves long-term security as a navigable system. Delivering this will demand renewed attention to the fundamentals: effective water management, sustained infrastructure maintenance, and ongoing dredging and vegetation management. These are not optional extras; they are the foundations of a living, working waterway system.
“As ever, IWA stands ready to work alongside CRT to help secure the resources and support needed to meet these challenges. At the beginning of Mr Robb’s tenure, we extend to him our very best wishes for success. The role he now holds is vital, and his effectiveness will be wished for by all who value the future of our inland waterways.”
IWA will be attending CRT’s annual public meeting, taking place online at 2.30pm on Monday 20 October.
IWA has been invited to submit questions for the chair and executive team to answer during the meeting, and looks forward to the opportunity to seek answers on behalf of its members and supporters after a difficult year for navigation authorities.
