Ian Grose Joins Kerv as New Chief Financial Officer

Published 04/02/26 under:

Ian joins the senior leadership team, with responsibility for driving financial strategy, performance, and discipline. 

With a focus on strengthening the foundations for Kerv’s sustainable growth, Ian will be working closely with the Kerv team to build value through a combination of organic development, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and strategic partnerships. 

Ian has over a decade of experience in CFO roles across both corporate environments and mid-sized PE-backed businesses, bringing a wealth of expertise. He previously served as Group CFO at The Go-Ahead Group, a £3 billion revenue business, and played a key role in two successful private equity exits for NZ Bus and Forest Coach Lines. 

Mike Ing, Managing Director of Kerv, commented on Ian’s appointment,  

It’s a real pleasure to welcome Ian as our new CFO. He brings a wealth of experience and an understanding of where we are on Kerv’s journey. Ian has settled into the role quickly and the team is enjoying working with him.

Ian’s experience will be instrumental as Kerv enters its next stage of growth. He is also well-versed in tech transformation, having overseen enterprise resource planning (ERP) rollouts, giving him a unique perspective on leveraging technology to drive operational excellence. 

Ian said of his new position,  

I’m thrilled to have joined the Kerv team and excited to be part of the next phase of their growth story. The team has made me feel extremely welcome, and I’m enjoying the new challenge.

Ian’s appointment marks another milestone in strengthening Kerv’s senior leadership team.