The CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has announced that Chris Sleight, Managing Director of Off-Highway Research, has joined its Board.
Sleight is recognised as one of the leading authorities on global construction equipment markets, with over 25 years of experience in market intelligence, forecasting, and industry analysis. He holds an honours degree in civil engineering and began his career with KHL Group in 1997, where he edited two of the industry’s most respected magazines –International Construction and Construction Europe. Following KHL’s acquisition of Off-Highway Research in 2015, Sleight moved into the consultancy and data business, becoming Managing Director in 2018.
Under his leadership, Off-Highway Research has become a trusted source of independent data and insight for the global construction equipment industry, supporting OEMs, dealers, rental companies, and industry associations. Sleight has worked closely with the CEA over the years, contributing to discussions on global equipment trends and providing data to inform policy and advocacy work.
Sleight said: “I’m pleased to be joining the CEA Board and look forward to working with the Association and its members. Off-Highway Research has collaborated with the CEA for many years, and I hope to bring useful insights from global markets to support the Association’s work on data, forecasting, and industry intelligence.”
CEA Chief Executive Viki Bell said: “Chris has been a long-standing supporter of the CEA, first in his role as a journalist and through his work with Off-Highway Research. He brings valuable knowledge of global construction equipment markets and years of experience in market intelligence and forecasting. His appointment will enable the CEA to provide members with clear, reliable information to support their businesses, and we are delighted to welcome him to the Board.”
Sleight’s appointment follows the recent addition of Phil Battle of SMT GB to the Board, ensuring the CEA continues to have a broad mix of experience and perspectives from across the industry.
