Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA)
Paul Higgs has extensive experience in leadership roles within the automotive and certification sectors. Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) UK since January 2017, Paul previously held the positions of Interim CEO and Chief Commercial Officer at VCA from November 2014 to November 2016. Additional experience includes being a Board Member for Business Development at VCA from September 2008 to March 2014, as well as various business development and managerial roles at companies such as Keronite, Prodrive Limited, Ricardo, Lotus Engineering, Trico Products/ACD/Delco Chassis, and Valeo Wiper Systems spanning from 1989 to 2008.
Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA)
We are an Executive Agency of the Department for Transport and exist to improve vehicle safety and environmental protection by providing robust testing and certification to internationally recognised standards. Designated by the Secretary of State to discharge their statutory responsibility for operating national and UNECE type approval schemes, we approve most categories of new vehicles from locations in the UK and overseas. We have also been designated to act as the UK authority for the certification of packaging and intermediate bulk containers used for the transport of dangerous goods. With more than 40 years’ experience, we have become one of the largest and well-respected approval bodies around. This position has been built on a reputation for technical expertise and quality, which is at the heart of everything we do.