Tony Brierley
Company Secretary since 1996, responsible for the Group’s legal, compliance, internal audit and company secretarial functions. Chairman of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee. Joined 3i plc in 1983 becoming joint head of Legal department in 1990 and Deputy Company Secretary in 1994. Appointed to the Executive Committee in 1996. Aged 53.

Chris Rowlands
A member of the Executive Committee since September 2002, responsible for European investment and growth capital investment worldwide. Joined 3i plc in 2002 having previously been employed by 3i plc from 1984 to 1996, becoming a Local Director in 1988 and a Regional Director in 1995. Formerly a Partner of Andersen. Aged 46.

Jonathan Russell
A member of the Executive Committee since 1999, responsible for buy-out investment worldwide. Joined 3i plc in 1986 becoming a Local Director in 1992 and a Regional Director in 1998. Chairman of the European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association Buy-out Committee. Aged 43.

Paul Waller
A member of the Executive Committee since 1999, responsible for European investment and fund management. Joined 3i plc in 1978 becoming a Local Director in 1983. Became a Regional Director in 1988 and took international responsibilities in 1990. Past Chairman of the European Venture Capital Association. Aged 48.