Leadership announcement: Paul Smith Appointed as New CEO of adi Group

We are pleased to announce that Paul Smith, who has until now been adi Group’s Chief Operating Officer, will now take on the role of Chief Executive Officer, with effect from January 2025

Fellow of the IChemE and a Henley MBA, Paul has, since joining adi Group in 2022, been responsible for operational oversight of all adi Group’s Operating Divisions and for delivering both strong business growth and excellent client satisfaction. Paul has been a key driver of our success, helping to improve our operations and expand our business. As Paul moves into his new role as CEO, our current CEO and founder Alan Lusty will take on a new role as the Chairman of the Board.

Over the past 34 years, adi Group has grown from strength to strength. Alan Lusty founded adi Group with a vision to create a one-stop shop for engineering solutions and since then has successfully grown adi Group into a multi-disciplinary engineering services company with over 800 employees.

Alan founded adi Group with a fundamental belief in conducting business ethically, responsibly, and with the development of the next generation of engineers in the forefront of his mind. With Alan Lusty as CEO we have not only hit important business milestones but have also, through our Apprentice and Pre-Apprentice programmes, kick started the engineering careers of over 200 young men and women. As a Responsible Business, adi Group has contributed to local communities through its charitable work; most recently reaching a fantastic milestone of raising over £100,000 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital. 

We are confident that Paul Smith will continue to lead adi Group with the same commitment and energy that he brought to his role as COO, and we look forward to the exciting future ahead under his leadership.

Please join us in congratulating both Alan Lusty and Paul Smith on their new roles!

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