At Genuit Group, we help create a better, more sustainable built environment
Together, we create sustainable living
Genuit has sustainability at its core. For us, sustainability is not an after-thought, or something that comes after everything else has been taken into account
Our people are our greatest asset. Without their passion, dedication and talent, our strategic goals would be unachievable
We see transparency and regular engagement with investors as a key responsibility of a listed business
Kevin was appointed to the Board on 22 September 2020, and as Chair of the Company on 1 November 2022. He has extensive listed plc experience in the engineering and manufacturing sectors, bringing a strong combination of financial, strategic and multi-organisational expertise to the Board. Kevin has a BEng from Queen’s University Belfast and is a Chartered Engineer, and a Chartered Accountant (Fellow of the ICAEW and the Institution of Engineering and Technology). He was previously the Chief Financial Officer of global engineering group Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc (now Spirax Group plc) and prior to that Chief Financial Officer of Oxford Instruments plc and Radstone Technology plc, and until October 2023 was Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Audit Committee of Emis Group plc. He is Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee of Bodycote plc and the Senior Independent Director and Audit Committee Chair of Galliford Try Holdings plc. Kevin is Chair of the Nomination Committee.
Joe was appointed on 28 February 2022, and brings broad international engineering expertise in the automotive, aerospace and industrial sectors to the Board. He also has experience in integrating businesses and managing businesses through transition and lean transformation in both public and private equity environments. He has a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Joe was previously at Spectris plc, a FTSE 250 company, where he was president of HBK, a standalone division and key platform business within the Group, from January 2019, having joined Spectris in 2016. Prior to that, he worked for Clarcor Corporation, a NYSE-listed business and Danaher Corporation, also a US-listed global business. Joe is a Non-Executive Director of Senior plc, and Director of Rocky Neck Partners, LLC.
Tim was appointed on 1 November 2023, and brings significant expertise in finance, strategic vision and risk management, as well as bringing to the Board a broad range of public market experience through his roles at a variety of fast-paced and dynamic businesses. Prior to being appointed as CFO, Tim joined Genuit as Interim Chief Financial Officer on 4 September 2023. Previously, he served as the CFO of IQE plc, an AIM-listed manufacturer of advanced semiconductor materials from 2019 to 2023, and as CFO of Arm Limited from 2017 to 2019. He held senior finance positions in O2/Telefonica UK, Serco plc and Logica plc prior to that and is a Chartered Accountant (ICAEW). Tim is Chair of the Risk Committee.
Lisa was appointed to the Board on 24 September 2019, and as Senior Independent Director on 7 March 2023. She brings a wealth of experience, with a background in strategic and financial business change in property management, asset management and funds management across both listed and private entities. She has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of NSW, and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. Lisa’s most recent executive role was with the Morgan Sindall Group as Managing Director of MS Investments. Prior to this, she held executive roles with Laing O’Rourke, Stockland Group and Westfield Group in Australia. She is Non-Executive Director of Harworth Group plc and Gore Street Energy Storage Fund plc, and Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee for Dexus Capital Funds Management Limited. She is also Non-Executive Director and Remuneration and People ESG Committee Chair for Ingenia Communities Group, and Non-Executive Director of Cromwell Property Group, both Australian listed companies. Lisa is Chair of the Remuneration Committee.
Louise was appointed to the Board on 24 September 2019, and brings extensive expertise in the property, construction and infrastructure industries, being an experienced property and planning adviser. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Sheffield Hallam University and honorary doctorates from Wolverhampton, Sheffield Hallam and Birmingham City Universities. Louise was past Global President of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and member of the Royal Town Planning Institute, and formerly a partner at Arcadis LLP. She is a Freeman of the City of London and was awarded an OBE in 2019 for services to the built environment and diversity. Louise is currently Strategic Planning and Development Adviser and Director for Consilio Strategic Consultancy Limited, a Board Trustee of The Land Trust and a Board Member of L&Q Group, and DEI Chair and adviser to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Louise is our nominated workforce engagement NED.
Shatish was appointed on 1 March 2023 and is an experienced former FTSE Chief Financial Officer, with a career in financial roles spanning over 30 years. He is currently Audit Committee Chair of three UK publicly listed companies. His historic and current experience within the construction industry, manufacturing, and engineering sectors, as well as experience in the financial sector, provides invaluable knowledge, experience and skills to the Board. He was previously Chief Financial Officer of TT Electronics plc, a global manufacturer of electronic components, and Forterra plc, a manufacturer of building products for the UK construction industry. He was also previously Non-Executive Director of Camelot Group plc and Network Rail. Shatish is Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee of Renew Holdings plc, and Non-Executive Director and Audit & Risk Committee Chair of SIG plc and Speedy Hire plc. He is also a Trustee and Board Chair at UNICEF UK, the children’s charity. Shatish is Chair of the Audit Committee.
Bronagh was appointed on 3 July 2023, and has a broad range of corporate experience, having previously been a Group General Counsel and Company Secretary. Her knowledge and experience across sectors and within corporate governance, HR, legal and sustainability roles complement the skills, diversity and composition of the Board, providing further insight into regulatory and sustainability frameworks. She was previously Group General Counsel and Company Secretary of Severn Trent plc from 2011 to 2022 and responsible for compliance and regulatory assurance and the group’s corporate sustainability programme, with experience across several sectors, including finance, leisure and hospitality, and as HR Director of Mitchells & Butlers plc. Bronagh was also previously a Non-Executive Director of Wolseley (Ferguson plc carve-out prior to its disposal). She is currently Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee of Treatt plc.
Emma Versluys was appointed on 28 June 2017 and is our Group Legal Counsel and Company Secretary and is Secretary to the Board and three of its Committees. She is also a member of the Executive Management Team and the Risk Committee. Before joining Genuit, Emma was Deputy Company Secretary at Provident Financial plc, and has also held company secretarial roles at Serco plc and Alliance UniChem plc. Emma has a BA in French and Spanish from the University of Southampton, and is an Associate of The Chartered Governance Institute and is also a solicitor.
The Board establishes the purpose, strategy and financial policy for the Group, promoting the long-term success of the Company for the benefit of its members and key stakeholders. It sets its culture and expected behaviours from the top. The Board discharges some of its responsibilities directly and delegates authority to its Committees, each clearly defined by their own Terms of Reference. They carry out their required duties and make recommendations to the Board for approval.
The Audit Committee comprises only Non-Executive Directors, with at least one member having recent and relevant financial experience in accordance with the UK Corporate Governance Code. Its composition, balance and expertise provide shareholders with the confidence that the financial reporting and control processes of the Group are subjected to the appropriate level of independent, robust and challenging oversight.
The full responsibilities of the Audit Committee are set out in its latest Terms of Reference. The Terms of Reference are reviewed each year to ensure they remain appropriate, and any relevant updates made accordingly.
To find out more about the activities of the Audit Committee during the latest financial year, read our Audit Committee Report in our latest published Annual Report and Accounts.
The Nomination Committee comprises all Non-Executive Directors and is chaired by the Chair of the Board, except when considering their own re-election. The Nomination Committee reviews the structure, size and composition of the Board and its Committees, and plays a crucial role in the governance structures of the Company in establishing and maintaining the process for appointing new Board members, ensuring a diverse and skilled leadership team.
The full responsibilities of the Nomination Committee are set out in its latest Terms of Reference. The Terms of Reference are reviewed each year to ensure they remain appropriate, and any relevant updates made accordingly.
To find out more about the activities of the Nomination Committee during the latest financial year, read our Nomination Committee Report in our latest published Annual Report and Accounts.
The Remuneration Committee comprises all Non-Executive Directors, and its role is to determine all aspects of Executive Director pay, ensuring that the remuneration framework both attracts and retains leaders who are appropriately incentivised to deliver the Group’s strategy, aligning with the interests of members and promoting the long-term success of the Company for the benefit of its stakeholders as a whole.
The full responsibilities of the Remuneration Committee are set out in its latest Terms of Reference. The Terms of Reference are reviewed each year to ensure they remain appropriate, and any relevant updates made accordingly.
To find out more about the activities of the Remuneration Committee during the latest financial year and its implementation of the Remuneration Policy, read our Remuneration Committee Report in our latest published Annual Report and Accounts.
You can also find a copy of our latest Remuneration Policy as approved by shareholders here.
The Risk Committee is an Executive Committee, chaired by the Chief Financial Officer. Members include the Chief Executive Officer and all members of the Executive Management Team. Its role is to set the risk appetite, risk tolerance and risk strategy of the Group. It reviews and reports on risk management, principal risks and uncertainties and emerging risks, and oversees and implements internal risk controls and risk management systems.
The full responsibilities of the Risk Committee are set out in its latest Terms of Reference. The Terms of Reference are reviewed each year to ensure they remain appropriate, and any relevant updates made accordingly.
To find out more about the activities of the Risk Committee during the latest financial year, read our Risk Committee Report in our latest published Annual Report and Accounts.
