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
Joe Vorih is our Chief Executive Officer. Joe joined Genuit from 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, delivering filtration solutions, and Danaher Corporation, also a US listed global business in industrial, test and medical equipment. He has a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Joe is currently a Non-Executive Director of Senior plc, and a Director of Rocky Neck Partners, LLC.
Tim Pullen joined Genuit as Interim Chief Financial Officer on 4 September 2023, and was appointed Chief Financial Officer on 1 November 2023. Tim previously served as CFO of IQE plc, an AIM listed manufacturer of advanced semiconductor materials, from 2019 to 2023, as CFO of Arm Limited from 2017 to 2019 and held senior finance positions in O2/Telefonica UK, Serco plc and Logica plc prior to that. He is a Chartered Accountant (ICAEW) and is Chair of the Risk Committee.
Emma Versluys is our Group Legal Counsel and Company Secretary and is Secretary to the Board and three of its Committees. Before joining the Group, Emma was Deputy Company Secretary at Provident Financial plc, and has also held company secretarial roles at Serco plc and Alliance UniChem plc. She is an Associate of The Chartered Governance Institute and is also a solicitor. Emma is a member of the Executive Management Team and the Risk Committee.
Martin Gisbourne is our Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer, appointed in April 2023, and joined the Group in September 2019 as Group Strategy & Marketing Director. After a functional background in a variety of commercial and marketing roles with brands such as Bosch and Geberit, Martin has over 20 years’ experience of leading businesses in the construction products sector, most recently as part of the Belgian Aliaxis group where he was responsible for businesses in the UK, Middle East, South Africa and Nordic markets. He has a BSc in Financial Management from Loughborough University, and is a member of the Executive Management Team and the Risk Committee.
Steve Currier joined the Group in November 2022 as Managing Director for Sustainable Building Solutions. Prior to this, he spent 15 years with Eaton Corporation plc where he held a variety of commercial and general management roles, most recently Vice President and General Manager for the Life Safety Division, leading businesses in France, Germany, UK and the US. The early part of his career was spent in the automotive industry working for GKN plc and Arvin Meritor covering roles in a variety of disciplines including operations, quality and engineering. Steve has a B’Eng in Mechanical Engineering from Portsmouth University, and is a member of the Executive Management Team and the Risk Committee.
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.
