David Lowden
Chairman
David Lowden
ChairmanJoined: November 2021
Current external appointments:
- Senior Independent Director, Capita plc and Morgan Sindall plc
- Chairman, Page Group plc
Relevant skills and experience:
- Industrial and Distribution Sectors
- Financial & Risk Management
- Operations
- Strategy
- M&A/Financing
- International Business
Past appointments:
- Senior Independent Director, Berendsen plc
- Chairman, Huntsworth plc
- Non-Executive Director, William Hill plc, Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc
- Chief Executive, Taylor Nelson Sofres
Johnny Thomson
Chief Executive Officer
Johnny Thomson
Chief Executive OfficerJoined: February 2019
Current external appointments:
- None
Relevant skills and experience:
- B2B Industrial, Distribution and Services Sectors
- Operations/Customer Service
- Strategy
- M&A/Financing
- International Business
- Financial & Risk Management
Past appointments:
- Group Finance Director, Compass Group PLC
- Regional Managing Director, Latin America, Compass Group PLC
Barbara Gibbes
Chief Financial Officer
Barbara Gibbes
Chief Financial OfficerJoined: March 2020
Current external appointments:
- None
Relevant skills and experience:
- B2B Services, Property and Retail Sectors
- Financial & Risk Management
- Strategy
- M&A/Financing
- International Business
Past appointments:
- Interim Chief Financial Officer, Intu Properties plc
- Director, Deloitte LLP
Anne Thorburn
Senior Independent Director
Anne Thorburn
Senior Independent DirectorJoined: September 2015
Current external appointments:
- Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee, TT Electronics plc
Relevant skills and experience:
- B2B Industrial and Manufacturing Sectors
- Financial & Risk Management
- Strategy
- M&A/Financing
- International Business
Past appointments:
- Chief Financial Officer, Exova Group plc
- Group Finance Director, British Polythene Industries plc
- Non-Executive Director, BTG plc
Member of: Remuneration Committee, Audit Committee (Chair) and Nomination Committee
Andy Smith
Non-Executive Director
Andy Smith
Non-Executive DirectorJoined: February 2015
Current external appointments:
- Customer, Retail and Technology Director, Severn Trent plc
Relevant skills and experience:
- Healthcare, Retail, FMCG and Utilities Sectors
- Operations/HR/Customer Service
- Strategy and Risk Management
- Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion and Health & Safety
- International Business
Past appointments:
- Managing Director, Severn Trent Services
- Water Services Director, Severn Trent plc
- Group HR Director, The Boots Company PLC
Member of: Remuneration Committee (Chair), Audit Committee (Chair) and Nomination Committee
Geraldine Huse
Non-Executive Director
Geraldine Huse
Non-Executive DirectorJoined: January 2020
Current external appointments:
- President, Procter & Gamble Canada
Relevant skills and experience:
- Retail and FMCG Sectors
- Customer Service
- Sales & Marketing
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Organisational Development
- International Business
Past appointments:
- Chief Executive Officer, P&G Central Europe
- Chair of the Institute of Grocery Distribution
Member of: Remuneration Committee, Audit Committee and Nomination Committee
Dean Finch
Non-Executive Director
Dean Finch
Non-Executive DirectorJoined: May 2021
Current external appointments:
- Group Chief Executive, Persimmon PLC
Relevant skills and experience:
- B2B Industrial, Services and Retail Sectors
- Financial & Risk Management
- Operations/Customer Service
- Health & Safety
- Strategy
- M&A/Financing
- International Business
Past appointments:
- Chief Executive Officer, National Express Group plc
- Group Chief Executive, Tube Lines
- Group Finance Director & Group Chief Operating Officer, FirstGroup plc
Member of: Remuneration Committee, Audit Committee and Nomination Committee