Kent Executive and Leadership Team

John Rippingale, the Chief Executive Officer at Kent, directs the overarching strategic vision and global growth initiatives for the organization. Overseeing the entire asset lifecycle service portfolio, the Chief Executive Officer ensures alignment between engineering excellence and long-term market sustainability. This leadership role involves constant engagement with the Board to refine corporate objectives and drive performance across diverse industrial sectors. By fostering a culture of collective ingenuity, John Rippingale empowers teams to deliver complex design, build, and maintenance projects that power the world. The Chief Executive Officer maintains a sharp focus on future-ready infrastructure, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of the energy transition. Through rigorous oversight of global operations, the Chief Executive Officer secures competitive advantages in international markets. Ultimately, Rippingale guarantees that every service offering meets the highest standards of safety, innovation, and operational efficiency for all clients.

Edward Power, the Chief Financial Officer at Kent, directs the financial strategy, capital allocation, and fiscal health of the entire organization. Overseeing global financial reporting and risk management, the Chief Financial Officer ensures that investment in future-ready technologies remains sustainable and profitable. This leadership role involves providing critical data-driven insights to the executive team to support informed decision-making regarding asset maintenance and decommissioning projects. By optimizing the capital structure, Edward Power enables the company to pursue aggressive growth while maintaining robust balance sheet integrity. The Chief Financial Officer manages complex financial planning processes that support the delivery of engineering services across international borders. Through rigorous cost control and performance monitoring, the Chief Financial Officer drives operational efficiency across all business units. Ultimately, Power secures the financial foundation necessary for the company to continue leading the market in innovation and engineering excellence.

Tush Doshi, the Chief Operating Officer at Kent, directs the execution of all engineering, design, and construction projects to ensure seamless operational delivery. Overseeing the integration of commissioning and startup services, the Chief Operating Officer ensures that every project meets stringent quality and safety benchmarks. This leadership role involves streamlining internal processes to enhance productivity across the global project portfolio. By implementing advanced project management methodologies, Tush Doshi drives efficiency in the maintenance and decommissioning of critical industrial assets. The Chief Operating Officer coordinates with regional leads to ensure that technical expertise remains consistent across all service lines. Through the application of innovative engineering solutions, the Chief Operating Officer optimizes project workflows to deliver superior value to clients. Ultimately, Doshi maintains the operational rigor required to uphold the company reputation for excellence in building and maintaining the assets that power the world.

Robert Harrell, the Managing Director (Americas) at Kent, directs all business activities and regional growth strategies across the North and South American markets. Overseeing the expansion of engineering and maintenance services, the Managing Director (Americas) ensures that local project delivery aligns with the broader corporate mission of sustainable asset development. This leadership role involves managing complex client relationships and optimizing regional resource allocation to maximize project profitability. By leveraging deep industry knowledge, Robert Harrell drives the adoption of innovative design and commissioning practices within the Americas. The Managing Director (Americas) coordinates closely with global leadership to implement standardized safety protocols and operational excellence across all regional sites. Through strategic market positioning, the Managing Director (Americas) secures new opportunities in the energy and industrial sectors. Ultimately, Harrell strengthens the regional footprint by delivering high-value solutions that address the specific infrastructure needs of the Americas.