Renishaw appoints new Group General Counsel

Global engineering technologies company Renishaw has appointed Kasim Hussain as its new Group General Counsel and Company Secretary. 

Kasim, who joined Gloucestershire-headquartered Renishaw in July 2024, will lead the Group's legal, compliance and company secretarial functions, including the regional legal and compliance teams. Kasim has substantial experience of working in a listed environment. He will provide strategic direction to Renishaw's Board of Directors and Executive Committee, whilst advising the company on all matters of risk and governance. 

Prior to joining Renishaw, Kasim was Group Divisional Counsel at the FTSE 100 global engineering group, Spirax Group plc, and previously held roles in private practice, undertaking M&A at a number of leading international firms including Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Addleshaw Goddard. He studied Law at the University of Warwick and is a practicing Solicitor in England and Wales.

“We are delighted to welcome Kasim to the senior leadership team,” said Will Lee, Renishaw's Chief Executive. “He brings a wealth of expertise in risk and governance, M&A and strategy, together with substantial experience in the engineering and manufacturing sectors. We are excited to see what he achieves in this business critical role.”

“I am thrilled to join Renishaw, a cornerstone of British engineering heritage,” said Kasim Hussain, Group General Counsel and Company Secretary. “Renishaw's consistent drive for being a responsible business and unrivalled pedigree for innovation has been standout, and I look forward to contributing to the next chapter of growth.”