The Board is responsible for the proper management of Group Strategy and direction. It oversees the activities and direction of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Group Limited. The Board currently has four members and includes a combination of Executive and Non-Executive Directors.
Element's Board members are:
Jo was appointed CEO of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøGroup in 2019 and is responsible for the overall strategic direction and growth of the Group. He previously served as the Group CFO since 2012 and was a board member of the Group following its buyout from Stork in 2010. Before Element, he built a career in private equity and led the investment in several global testing businesses in both Europe and the US, including the buyout of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøin 2010.
Under Jo's leadership, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøhas experienced remarkable growth, expanding from 20 locations in five regions in 2010 to a global business with over 270 locations in 30 countries and a workforce of more than 9,000 employees. This growth is a testament to his efforts in driving organic growth and integrating 47 acquisitions. In his tenure at Element, Jo has led several successful buyouts, including those with 3i and Bridgepoint, as well as the take-private of Exova in 2017. Most recently he oversaw the successful buyout by Temasek in 2022.
Paul joined 51³Ô¹ÏÍøin September 2024 as Group CFO and sits on the company’s Operating Board and main Board of Directors. Paul brings a proven track record of over 30 years’ financial leadership in the consumer, technology, and tech-enabled services industries and has held a wide range of executive roles in both private equity backed and listed businesses.
Paul's experience in private equity backed companies includes tenure as CFO and COO for CPA Global, a $7 billion IP platform business (now part of Clarivate plc), and CFO for the UK’s Automobile Association. He has also been CFO for public companies including Mitie plc, a leading facilities management company, and more recently Cazoo, a European marketplace for used cars. His earlier career was spent in leadership roles for well-known international organizations including Dell Technologies, Jardine Matheson, and PwC.
Paul holds a BA in Philosophy, Politics & Economics from Oxford University, and is a qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA).
Uwe in currently Vice Chairman of the Europe, Middle East & Africa region at Temasek. Prior to joining Temasek in 2018, Uwe was CEO of WS Atkins plc, a global engineering firm. Previously, he held roles as President of Cleantech Switzerland, Operations Director and Senior Advisor with TPG Capital, CEO of OC Oerlikon Management AG, and various positions at Hochtief AG. He started his career with A.T. Kearney.
Nagi is currently the Head of the Europe, Middle East & Africa region at Temasek. Prior to joining Temasek in 2005, Nagi was a banker with Credit Suisse First Boston's Energy Group. He began his career at Bain & Company.
Allan is a Non-Executive member of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Group Board. He has had an extensive and varied business career holding a series of high profile roles for major corporations in the food, retail, FMCG and communications sectors including that of Chief Executive of Asda and Pandora; Non-Executive Chair of the Co-operative Group; and Non-Executive Chairman of the Royal Mail, Entertainment One plc, and Wagamama Ltd.
Allan holds an honorary degree from Cranfield University, an honorary fellowship from the University of Central Lancashire, and an Honorary Doctor of Letters from York St. John University.
