Ian El-Mokadem

Ian El-Mokadem joined RWS Group as CEO in July 2021.

Ian has a wealth of experience in leading large, multinational service organizations, and a strong track record of delivering growth, both organically and through acquisitions. He also has extensive experience in developing strategy and leading technology-enabled business transformations.

Ian has held Chief Executive, Board and Senior Executive roles in both UK listed and private equity backed businesses.

Previously Ian was CEO of V.Group, the world’s leading ship management and marine support services business, where he oversaw a significant digital transformation programme. He was also CEO of Exova Group, the global materials testing and calibration services provider, which he steered through its IPO in 2014 and where he grew revenues and profitability substantially, both organically and through 18 acquisitions. Prior to that he was Managing Director, UK and Ireland, at Compass Group between 2006 and 2010, where he drove the turnaround of a division with revenues of c£1.8 billion and c65,000 people.

Ian is passionate about diversity and the wellbeing of colleagues and is focused on setting and maintaining high standards of business conduct across an organization.

Outside the RWS Group Ian is a Non-Executive Director of Serco Group plc and a Director of Roegate Consulting Ltd.