Non-Executive Team

Andrew joined ETL in 2020, having worked for over 25 years in C-Suite roles in engineering and technology businesses.  Andrew has an MBA from London Business School, a doctorate in environmental chemistry, and is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering.

After fifteen years at BMT, the design and engineering services company, Andrew joined the UK Ministry of Defence acquisition organisation. As Chief Operating Officer he led all procurement and support programmes for the UK Armed Services and was appointed CBE in 2012 for services to defence. In 2011 he joined VC-backed Marine Current Turbines and led the sale to Siemens in 2012. Following exit Andrew became Chief Executive for Northrop Grumman’s $1Bn European aerospace and defence business, and became inaugural Chairmanship of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter electronics support JV company. In 2018 he joined PE-backed Algeco Group, the world’s largest modular building company, as Group CEO.

Today Andrew has a portfolio career including Chairman of ETL Systems, Senior Advisor to Blackstone GSO, and Chairman of Ainscough Crane Hire.

Ben has been involved with ETL since 2020 when the business received investment funding from CBPE Capital. Ben joined CBPE in 2016 and has a particular focus on the Industrial Technology and Industrial Services sectors. Previously, Ben spent eight years working in corporate finance for DC Advisory and Harris Williams where he focused on UK and European mid-market investments. Ben has a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Nottingham and spent a brief period as a process engineer before pursuing his career in finance.

Jolyon has been involved with ETL since 2020 when the business received investment funding from CBPE Capital. Jolyon joined CBPE in 2010 and is a member of the Investment Committee. He has a particular focus on businesses in the technology and business services sectors, and on those based in the north of England. Before joining CBPE, Jolyon spent six years at 3i where he worked on buyouts across Europe and North America. He had previously worked at KPMG Corporate Finance. Jolyon has a degree in Law and Accounting from the University of Manchester.

Esen brings over 30 years experience in satellite communication systems and hardware design & development, and joined ETL as Chief Technical Officer in June 2003. He has been proactively engaged in developing ETL's operational procedures and technologies, which have played a pivotal role in transforming ETL into a global leader in RF engineering and custom build.  Esen moved to a Non-Exec position in 2024, in an advisory and governance capacity providing insights to the Executive team based on his 21 years’ experience at ETL.

Prior to ETL, Esen took on engineering and engineering management roles working for Marconi Space & Defence Systems (now known as Astrium), Com Dev and Radiant Broadband Wireless Systems.

Esen was awarded a PhD following his study at Kings' College, University of London. He has a number of technical publications in the fields of RF & microwave design as well as satellite & broadband wireless communications, including a number of patents in these fields.

With an MA in Engineering, Economics, and Management from Oxford University, Ian joined ETL as Managing Director and CEO in June 2003, after arranging a management buy-in. As a serial entrepreneur, he has a wide range of experience of running and growing companies, with particular focus on the business development and finance.  Ian moved to a Non-Exec position in 2024, in an advisory and governance capacity providing insights to the Executive team based on his 21 years’ experience at ETL.

Prior to ETL, Ian ran an engineering business involved in air pollution control, which he sold in late 2001. He became Vice President and Senior Director at Continental Illinois Bank before moving into entrepreneurial pursuits.