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The Board of Directors
Governance
1 Patrick Cescau, Non-Executive Chairman
Appointed to the Board: 1 January 2013
Skills and Experience: From 2005 to 2008, Patrick was Group Chief
Executive of Unilever Group, having previously been Chairman of
Unilever PLC, Vice-Chairman of Unilever NV and Foods Director, following
a progressive career with the Company, which began in France in 1973.
Prior to being appointed to the Board of Unilever NV in 1999, as Finance
Director, he was Chairman of a number of the Company’s major operating
companies and divisions, including in the USA, Indonesia and Portugal.
Board Contribution: Patrick has held Board positions for more
than 12 years in leading global businesses and brings extensive
international experience in brands, consumer products, as well as
finance. As Chairman, Patrick is responsible for leading the Board and
ensuring it operates in an effective manner and promoting constructive
relations with shareholders.
Other Appointments: Currently a Non-Executive Director of International
Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. and the Senior Independent Director
and Non-Executive Director of Tesco PLC. Patrick is also a trustee of the
Leverhulme Trust and Chairman of the St Jude India Children’s Charity.
He was formerly a Senior Independent Director and Non-Executive
Director of Pearson PLC and a Director at INSEAD.
2 Richard Solomons, Chief Executive
Appointed to the Board: 10 February 2003
Skills and Experience: A chartered accountant and a member of
the Executive Committee of the World Travel & Tourism Council. From
2003 to 2011 Richard was Chief Financial Officer and Head of Commercial
Development. Since joining the Group in 1992 he has held a variety of
senior financial and operational roles, including Chief Operating Officer
of The Americas Hotels division and Finance Director of the Hotels
business prior to the separation of Six Continents PLC in April 2003.
He became Chief Executive in July 2011.
Board Contribution: Richard has extensive experience in finance
and is responsible for the executive management of the Group and
ensuring the implementation of Board strategy and policy.
3 Tom Singer, Chief Financial Officer
Appointed to the Board: 26 September 2011
Skills and Experience: Prior to joining the Group, Tom was Group
Finance Director and a main board member of Bupa, a global healthcare
provider. Previously Group Finance Director and Chief Operating Officer
at William Hill PLC and Finance Director at Moss Bros Group PLC.
Board Contribution: Tom has extensive financial experience obtained
from UK and international finance roles. He is responsible, together with
the Board, for overseeing the financial operations of the Group and
setting its financial strategy.
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