1/ Prior to joining AB Dynamics, James Routh was Group Managing Director at FTSE 100 listed Diploma PLC for six years where he delivered a series of successful international acquisitions. His previous career involved engineering leadership positions predominantly in the aerospace and defence industry, including senior roles at Chemring Group PLC and Cobham PLC. James holds a PhD in Materials Engineering and is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.