Directors and senior management
The Board comprises five Directors, comprising one executive director and four non-executive directors.
The Directors are as follows:
David Lis
Non-Executive ChairmanDavid Lis is an experienced non-executive within investment and fund management. David joined Norwich Union Investment Management in 1997 (later merging to form Aviva Investors), before becoming Head of Equities in 2012 and latterly Chief Investment Officer, Equities and Multi Assets, until his retirement in March 2016. David is currently the Chairman of WildLife Group Limited, the Senior Independent Director of Melrose Industries plc and Hostmore Plc and a Non-Executive Director of Dowgate Capital Limited. He has previously held the position of Senior Independent Director of Electra Private Equity plc as well as being a non-executive director of BCA Marketplace plc and the Multifamily Housing REIT plc.
Jørgen Korsgaard Jensen
Chief Executive OfficerJørgen Korsgaard Jensen is an expert in optical technology solutions and has been involved in Research & Development projects in the field of optical technology in collaboration with Risø DTU for twelve years. Prior to that he held leading positions in international companies with responsibilities for strategy, finance, purchasing and logistics. He is the chief executive and founder of OPDI Technologies, which develops and markets opto/electronic sensors primarily for consumer electronic products. Further, he is chief executive of the O-Net WaveTouch group, which develops and markets optical touch screen technologies.
Prior to this he was the chief executive and founder of Kanitech International A/S, chief financial officer of Gram A/S, Glasuld A/S (Saint Gobain) and Farre Food A/S. He also has a Bachelor’s degree in Sales and Marketing from University of Southern Denmark and a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy and Finance from University of Southern Denmark.
Paul Joseph Hodges
Non-Executive DirectorPaul Hodges has had a career in the City of London, spanning 40 years, as an investment analyst, stockbroker and corporate financier. During this period, Paul has held prominent roles at S G Warburg, James Capel, Schroder Securities, Collins Stewart and Cenkos plc. Paul was a founding partner of Cenkos, a main board director and a central figure in the firm’s landmark deals. He now acts as an independent consultant. Paul has a B.Sc( Economics) degree in Econometrics from the London School of Economics and a M.Sc degree in Management Science from Imperial College, London. Paul Hodges was appointed on 16 March 2021.
Andrew ("Andy") John Richardson
Non-Executive DirectorAndy is a non-executive chairman, director and board advisor who helps businesses to achieve success. Andy has a wealth of expertise across a range of organisations at CEO, Chair and non-executive levels, including having been Chairman of Rubicon Partners Industries, CEO of Arc Specialist Engineering Limited and CEO of Metalrax Group Plc. He has a strong track record in business transformation, scale-up and international development in quoted, private equity and family office ownership structures.He has a demonstrated history of success internationally in the manufacturing sector including Automotive, FMCG, Medical Devices, Aerospace, Off-Highway, Engines, Consumer Products, Safety Products, Building Products. Andy was educated at Cambridge University holding two degrees, M.A. and M.Eng. Andy loves helping people to succeed.
Gavin Manson
Executive DirectorGavin Manson is an experienced Non-Executive director and CFO. He is currently CFO of agriculture and engineering group Carr’s Group plc and is a Non-Executive Director of healthcare group Meallmore Ltd. He was previously Chairman of Hostmore plc and between 2016 and 2022 was Chief Financial and Operating Officer of Electra Private Equity PLC having previously held senior finance positions in a number of listed companies including Thomas Cook Group plc, Premier Farnell plc and Merck KGaA.