Multidisciplinary engineering firm
adi Group has appointed Alex Rudzinski as its new chief financial officer (CFO). His arrival is part of the Group’s ongoing commitment to invest in its leadership and systems, ensuring the business is well-positioned to drive performance and align with its ambitious five-year growth plan.
Mr Rudzinski brings over 25 years’ experience in both corporate and private equity-backed businesses, where he has played a pivotal role in supporting business growth, enhancing financial performance, and introducing strategic financial insight. Before joining the adi Group, he held senior financial roles within entrepreneurial and growth-focused businesses across a range of sectors, honing his expertise in managing complex financial structures and supporting business expansion.
He said: “I am thrilled to join a business with both solid foundations and ambitious plans for growth, and I look forward to utilising my expertise to provide forward-looking, data-driven insights to facilitate that growth. Finance is more than a support function – it plays a pivotal role in driving performance, forecasting future growth, and creating the resources necessary for scalable success. This is why I am keen to strengthen the strategic role of finance within the organisation.”
Forward-leaning insightAs CFO, his responsibilities will focus on strengthening the Group’s financial controls, overseeing accounting functions, and ensuring the business is positioned for long-term success. This includes providing timely, actionable data that supports each of the Group’s 17 businesses, and providing forward-leaning insight to the executive to allow them to make the very best decisions.
Alan Lusty, founder and chairman of adi Group, said: “We are delighted to welcome Alex to the adi Group. His extensive experience and strong track record in driving financial strategy and supporting high-growth businesses will be invaluable as we continue to scale and expand. As the Group continues to evolve, having robust financial infrastructure will be key to supporting our ambitious growth plans, and Alex’s expertise will be pivotal in helping us meet these challenges head on.”
Paul Smith, the recently appointed CEO of adi Group, concluded: “I am delighted that Alex has joined us at this exciting time in adi Group’s recent history. As we accelerate through our five-year “Mission 2030” growth plan, Alex’s financial stewardship and support to our constituent businesses will be essential in helping us deliver on our expectations.”