The British Safety Council has today announced that Mike Robinson has been appointed as the new chief executive.

Robinson (pictured) will take up his new role at the government-regulated health and safety organisation on September 1. He will replace interim chief executive Neal Stone, who has been at the helm of the charity since January 1 2015.

Robinson has over 20 years’ worth of experience as a chief executive, including with the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) and shipping logistics company, Global Navigation Solutions. Prior to becoming a chief executive, Robinson worked in IT development with PwC and Black Horse Financial Services.

Lynda Armstrong, chair of the British Safety Council, said: “We believe Mike’s leadership style and experience will be of great value to the British Safety Council at this stage of its change journey and will be a real asset in leading the organisation through a comprehensive programme of business improvement.

"Mike has a real interest in occupational health and safety and is keen to make a difference in helping to keep people safe at work.

“In a previous role Mike was chief executive of the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office, during which time he grew the business substantially, increasing profits and positioning the organisation to respond to increasing competition”.

Robinson said: “I am looking forward to working with the trustees and my colleagues at British Safety Council, our many members both in the UK and internationally and stakeholders including the health and safety executive and other health and safety organisations, to help achieve our vision that no one should be injured or made ill at work”.

The British Safety Council’s most recent set of accounts show that in the financial year ending 31 December 2013, the organisation had an income of £7.78m and spending of £8.76m.