The Element Board

Under Jo's leadership, Element has 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.

Ruth spent two and a half years as CFO at William Hill Plc, leading its finance, assurance, legal and procurement functions, as well as playing a critical role in driving company strategy and business transformation. She was also instrumental in the IPO of payments processing business Worldpay in 2015 – the largest ever private equity backed IPO in the UK at the time.

Ruth is a qualified accountant with a degree in Biochemistry and spent nearly a decade in private equity, working across a variety of sectors including waste, renewables, music, publishing and retail.

He left his position at Atkins as the company was acquired by SNC Lavalin and delisted from the London Stock Exchange effective July 2017. From February 2010 to July 2011, he was President of Cleantech Switzerland, a Swiss export platform that provides support to companies in the area of sustainability on behalf of the Swiss Federal Government. In addition, he served as Senior Advisor for TPG Capital. Until September 2009, he was CEO of Oerlikon Group, a $4 billion Swiss company, whose six business units included a surface coating and a vacuum pump division.

He began his career at the international strategy consulting firm A.T. Kearney, followed by several positions at Hochtief AG, a $18 billion international provider of construction and engineering services. Posts during his 10 years at Hochtief AG included SVP and Chairman of Turner International (a subsidiary of Hochtief AG); CEO of Central Eastern Europe and SVP of Corporate Development. In addition, he serves on the Board of Gategroup Holding AG.

Uwe received his undergraduate degree in physics and business administration and his PhD in complex system theory and brain research from the University of Frankfurt. He also worked on various research assignments at Columbia University, New York and Ecole Normale Superieur, Paris. As an honorary professor of Physics, he lectures at the University of Frankfurt. He also holds an Honorary Doctorate at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. In 2016 he won the ACE European CEO of the Year award.

Mr. Hamiyeh holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas and Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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.