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Annual Review and
Summary Financial Statement 2005
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The Board

Deputy Chairman and Senior Independent Non-Executive Director

Term of office: Appointed to the Board in January 2001 and Deputy Chairman and Senior Independent Non-Executive Director since May 2003. Roger was last re-elected in 2004 and is retiring by rotation and standing for re-election in 2006.

Skills and experience: Roger's experience as both a Chairman and Chief Executive of other FTSE 100 companies enables him to provide highly valued advice and support to the executive management team of the Company. He is responsible for consulting with major UK shareowners on matters of corporate governance.

Other directorships and offices:
  • Non-executive Chairman of Centrica plc
  • Non-executive Chairman of Mitchells & Butlers plc
  • Senior Adviser to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Co. Ltd
  • Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce
  • Chairman of Chubb plc (2000-2002)
  • Non-executive Chairman of Centrica plc
  • Non-executive Chairman of Mitchells & Butlers plc
  • Senior Adviser to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Co. Ltd
  • Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce
  • Chairman of Chubb plc (2000-2002)
  • Chairman of Thames Water (1998-2000)
  • Chief Executive Officer of Williams plc (1994-2000)
Board Committee membership:
  • Audit Committee
  • Remuneration Committee
  • Nomination Committee

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