Arup has today announced that Jerome Frost OBE will take over as the next Chair of Arup Group, from 1 April 2024. Jerome will succeed Dr Alan Belfield who completes his five-year term on 31 March 2024.

Jerome will oversee the employee-owned, 20,000-strong business which delivers advisory, planning, engineering and design services across a wide range of markets including energy, property, and transport.

Jerome is currently the Chair of Arup’s businesses in the UK, India, Middle East and Africa, and sits on the firm’s Group Board.

The Group Chair is appointed by the Arup Trustees for up to five years. Mahadev Raman is appointed as the next Chair of Trustees, beginning his term on 1 April 2024. Mahadev will succeed David Whittleton who completes his five-year term on 31 March 2024.

Additional information and any further new appointments will be made in 2024.

Jerome Frost
Jerome Frost OBE, Chair of Arup’s businesses in the UK, India, Middle East and Africa
Mahadev Raman
Mahadev Raman begins his term as the next Chair of Trustees on 1 April 2024

It’s an honour to be appointed to lead Arup. Our employee ownership model and our founding values are more relevant than ever in tackling the extreme challenges our planet is facing. I am eager that we build on the momentum which Alan and our talented 20,000 members have established, in making a more sustainable future a reality for our clients. 

Jerome Frost

Chair, Arup in the UK, India, Middle East and Africa