Calum Forsyth

Chair

Calum, with a distinguished career spanning 25 years in the construction sector across the UK and Europe, has been appointed Chair of Igne. Calum is currently the Non Executive Chairman of H+H UK and has previously served as Chief Executive Officer at IAC Acoustics and Group Managing Director for Wavin Group's South West Europe operations. Calum brings a wealth of leadership experience and strategic vision to his role at Igne. His strong background positions him well to drive Igne forward in its mission and goals. Calum's strategic leadership will undoubtedly contribute significantly to Igne's future growth and development in the dynamic construction sector.

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Kent Arentoft

Non-executive Director

Kent is one of Igne’s Non-executive Directors. He also serves as the Chair of DSVM Invest A/S and its subsidiaries based in Denmark. With a diverse background in international companies within the building materials and contracting sector, Kent brings invaluable expertise to his role. His strategic acumen and experience in managing mergers and acquisitions will be instrumental in shaping the company's growth trajectory. Kent also holds significant positions such as a member of the Investment Committee at Solix Group AB (Sweden) and Chair of one of its subsidiaries.

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Joel Wittgren

Non-executive Director

Joel is an Investment Director at Solix, a Scandinavian investment company focused on industrials and B2B services. Besides being a Non-executive Director at Igne, Joel sits on the boards of Geveko Markings and Terratech. Prior to joining Solix, Joel worked as a management consultant at L.E.K. Consulting in London. He holds a BSc in Business and Economics from the Stockholm School of Economics.

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Rob Hunter

CEO

Rob is our Chief Executive Officer. He brings a wealth of experience and a track record of delivering growth and change to a diverse range of businesses. Rob has been in a leadership role with the group for 8 years. He was formerly Chief Financial Officer and then Chief Executive of our sister company, SafeLane Global, before taking the helm here, when Igne was formed. Prior to that, he has worked in senior roles in the manufacturing, service and the FMCG sectors. He has a strong focus on developing high-value teams, building relationships and creating a culture of excellence. Rob is passionate about social mobility and seeks to ensure equitable opportunity regardless of background. Rob is a school governor supporting a local secondary school.

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Tariq Mahmood

CFO

Tariq brings a wealth of knowledge from his experiences of working with large global organisations, SMEs and PE backed businesses from various sectors such as manufacturing, engineering, chemical and retail. Having sat on a number of Board of Directors leadership roles, Tariq fully understands the importance of delivering shareholder value, strategic growth, and being a true business partner both internally and with key external partners. Prefers to have a hands on style but appreciates the importance of developing others around him. Key squash player in his spare time and enjoys travelling and experiencing different cultures.

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Paul Breslin

ESG & Regulatory Risk Director

Paul is the ESG and Regulatory Risk Director for Igne Group and is responsible for overall business risk and compliance. He is a highly motivated and proactive chartered safety professional with over 26 years’ experience from both military and civilian application. Paul leads on QSHE, ESG and transport for Igne and reduces the risk to Igne's people, customers and the environment whilst ensuring sustainability is strategically delivered. Paul is instrumental in cultivating a positive safety culture across all organisational levels by delivering effective leadership and communication. With expertise in risk management, safety direction and quality assurance, Paul provides expert insight and advice across Igne. Paul is the current Chair of the British Drilling Association Safety Committee advising them on best industry practice and safety guidance.

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Ben Cornish

Director of Specialist Drilling

Ben is Igne’s Director of Specialist Drilling, with over a decade of experience in the drilling industry. He provides sustainable solutions for water abstraction, heating and cooling through the drilling and installation of boreholes as well as providing innovative solutions for any difficult drilling problem. An experienced business leader, Ben leads a specialist team delivering water abstraction and geothermal boreholes from a domestic house through to a University energy centre, golf course or food producer. Following a degree in Exploration & Resource Geology, Ben worked as a geologist, before joining a multidisciplinary drilling contractor and growing the business significantly. Ben joined Igne in early 2023, his favourite type of project to deliver is open-loop geothermal boreholes for low-carbon heating for large premises or infrastructure.

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Peter Godfrey

Managing Director Materials Testing

Peter is our Director of Materials Testing. He is an accomplished director with over 18 years of experience in the testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) sector. Starting his career as a Trainee Field Technician, and subsequently progressing rapidly, he cultivated a robust technical acumen from the ground up. Fuelled by an unwavering commitment to operational excellence and surpassing client expectations, Peter is renowned for his adeptness in implementing innovative solutions and delivering unparalleled service and value. His leadership ethos underscores a relentless pursuit of improvement and client satisfaction, positioning Igne a forerunner in the TIC market.

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Sarah Murphy

HR Director

Sarah is a commercially focused HR Director with over 25 years of experience leading people strategies, organisational transformation and operational excellence across complex, fast-growing businesses. She specialises in building high-performing teams, delivering large-scale change programmes and creating practical, people-centred solutions that support business growth and performance.
Throughout her career, Sarah has held senior leadership positions within rapidly expanding organisations, working across the UK and internationally. She has extensive experience in organisational design, change management, acquisitions, employment law, reward and benefits, HR technology and employee engagement. Known for her pragmatic approach and commercial outlook, she partners closely with leadership teams to align people strategies with business objectives and drive sustainable growth.

Sarah is passionate about creating positive workplace cultures and strengthening the employee experience. She leads with authenticity, integrity and a genuine commitment to helping both people and organisations succeed.

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Gordon Ross

Managing Director Ground Investigation, Scotland

Gordon is Managing Director at Igne Ground Investigation Scotland. He has spent most of his career, spanning three decades, in the ground investigation industry, where he has demonstrated excellence within engineering and commercial roles, gaining a wealth of experience across infrastructure, renewables, and construction sectors. His focus is on driving value engineering to new and returning clients across all business service offerings. He is a significant contributor to joint British Drilling Association and Association of Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Specialists publications. Presently, he Chairs the BDA’s Technical and Standards Committee and sits on the BDA’s Management Committee. He holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Geology & Applied Geology and M.Sc. in Petroleum Geochemistry.

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Lucie Tiverrier

Director of UXO

Originally from the South of France, Lucie relocated to the UK in 2003 after graduating from one of the leading business schools affiliated with the French Chamber of Commerce & Industry. She dedicated her initial 7 years to the telecommunications sector, as a recruiter for the Middle-Eastern markets, prior to commencing her tenure in 2012 with Igne. Lucie has demonstrated her professional acumen within our organisation, assuming diverse roles encompassing Business Development, Operations, Project Management, and Commercial Management. Presently, she holds the position of Director of UXO, managing high-performing teams for the successful delivery of Igne’s UXO operations across the UK.

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Mark Toye

Managing Director Ground Investigation, England & Wales

Mark Toye brings over 26 years of industry expertise, particularly within the ground investigation and geotechnical sectors, making him one of the most respected figures in British drilling and engineering.  His professional experience, direction in raising industry standards, and commitment to innovation position him as a powerful addition to Igne’s leadership team.  A chartered geologist and experienced director, Toye has consistently driven groundbreaking initiatives in standards compliance and safety while overseeing substantial growth in his previous roles.  Toye's passion for advancing the industry has seen him rise to Chair of both the British Drilling Association (BDA) and Ground Forum.  At the BDA, he continues to champion safety, compliance, and standards across the sector, and at Ground Forum his focus is on industry sustainability, inclusivity, and supporting the Ground Forum Undergraduate Mentoring Program.

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Peter Widdowson

Director of Business Development

Peter is Igne’s Business Development Director. He is a civil engineering and construction professional with over 20 years’ experience in infrastructure and building construction. His career highlight (apart from joining Igne of course) remains as Section Engineer responsible for the main aqueduct and wheel supports for the Falkirk Wheel; but experience in rehabilitating ecological features around the Manchester Airport second runway seems to have shone a light on his passion for promoting and ensuring sustainable development at a very early stage of his career. Peter is a professional civil engineer, a chartered member of the Institution of Civil Engineers and also has a Masters degree in Construction Law. Outside work, Peter proudly follows his daughters around the country as they compete in athletics and hockey.

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