2024-10-05T18:20:53-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150435376/chris-williamson-elected-as-riba-president Alexander Walter 2024-07-02T13:39:00-04:00 >2024-07-03T13:32:19-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/8a/8a9b536d029fa5de1d019766aa1f558a.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/chriswilliamson" target="_blank">Chris Williamson</a> has been elected as the next <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/9592/riba" target="_blank">RIBA</a> President. The co-founder of London-based practice <a href="https://archinect.com/WestonWilliamson" target="_blank">Weston Williamson + Partners</a> prevailed over fellow presidential candidates Funmbi Adeagbo and Duncan Baker-Brown.</p> <p>From a total of 4,462 votes from RIBA members, Williamson received 1,760 votes in the first round of the election, while Baker-Brown secured 1,502 and Adeagbo 1,200 votes. With Adeagbo eliminated and her votes redistributed in the second round, Williamson edged out a small advantage with 2,008 votes over Baker-Brown, who gathered 1,898 votes.</p> <p>When asked about his top three priorities by <em><a href="https://www.ribaj.com/culture/riba-president-candidates-2024" target="_blank">The RIBA Journal</a></em> during the election campaign, Williamson outlined: "<em>Communications</em>: Our members represent many of the world&rsquo;s best architects. Increase influence, positioning the profession&rsquo;s knowledge centre stage; <em>Advocacy</em>: Better support for all practices -helping all Members in their businesses; <em>Education</em>: Make the letters R I B A mean something: provide a real competitive advantage ...</p>