Board Responsibilities
CHAIRMAN – ANDY HARRISON
EXECUTIVES/NON-INDEPENDENTS
Will Adderley Deputy Chairman
Nick Wilkinson Chief Executive Officer
Laura Carr Chief Financial Officer
Marion Sears Non-Executive Director
INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVES
Liz Doherty Senior Independent Director
William Reeve Non-Executive Director
Peter Ruis Non-Executive Director
Ian Bull Non-Executive Director
Paula Vennells Non-Executive Director
CHAIRMAN
Andy Harrison is responsible for:
- The leadership, effectiveness and governance of the Board
- Setting the agenda, style and tone of Board discussions with a particular focus on strategic matters
- Ensuring each Non-Executive Director makes an effective contribution to the Board
- Ensuring that the Directors receive accurate, timely and clear information
- Chairing the Nominations Committee
DEPUTY CHAIRMAN
Will Adderley is responsible for:
- Maintaining a close dialogue with the Chairman and the CEO
- Contributing to the development of the Group’s culture and values by promoting and visibly demonstrating the Company’s long established business principles
- Assisting the CEO in strategic and operational activities as requested
- Supporting and deputising for the Chairman as required
- Member of the Nominations Committee
Deputy Chairman's responsibilities
SENIOR INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Liz Doherty is responsible for:
- Acting as a ‘sounding board’ for the Chairman and an intermediary for the other Directors
- Leading the Non-Executive Directors in their annual assessment of the Chairman’s performance
- Making herself available to shareholders, particularly if they have concerns that the normal channels have failed to resolve, or for which such contact would be inappropriate
- Chairing the Audit and Risk Committee
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Nick Wilkinson is responsible for:
- Proposing the strategic objectives of the Group for approval by the Board, and delivering the strategic and financial objectives in line with the agreed strategy
- Leading the Executive Board and senior management in managing the operational requirements of the business
- Providing clear and visible leadership in business conduct
- Effective and ongoing communication with shareholders
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Laura Carr is responsible for:
- Working with the CEO to develop and implement the Group’s strategic objectives
- The financial delivery and performance of the Group
- Ensuring that the Group remains appropriately funded to pursue the strategic objectives
- Ensuring proper financial controls and risk management of the Group and compliance with associated regulation
- Investor relations activities, and communications with investors
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Liz Doherty, William Reeve, Peter Ruis, Ian Bull, Paula Vennells and Marion Sears are responsible for:
- Constructive contribution and challenge to the development of strategy
- Monitoring operational and financial performance and scrutiny of management performance in the delivery of strategic objectives
- Oversight of financial and other controls and processes for risk management
- William Reeve chairs the Remuneration Committee
- With the exception of Andy Harrison and Marion Sears, all Non-Executive Directors chair or sit on all Board Committees
COMPANY SECRETARY
Dawn Durrant is responsible for:
- Supporting the Chairman and the Non-Executive Directors with their responsibilities
- Advising on regulatory compliance and corporate governance
- Facilitating individual induction programmes for Directors and assisting with their development as required
- Communications with shareholders and organisation of the AGM
- Overseeing the Sustainability activities of the Group