Michael Davies Non Executive Chairman

Michael Davies has been Chairman since 1992. He holds a number of directorships. He is Chairman of Simon Group plc and the Corporate Services Group. He is also a Non Executive Director of British Airways plc. Aged 66.

Phil White Chief Executive

Phil White was appointed to the Group Board in January 1996 whilst Managing Director of West Midlands Travel. He became Chief Executive in January 1997. Aged 51.

Richard Brown Commercial Director

Richard Brown, formerly head of the Group’s trains division, with 25 years’ experience at British Rail, joined the Board in July 1999 as Commercial Director. Aged 48.

Barry Gibson Non Executive Director

Barry Gibson joined the Board in November 1999. He is also the Group Chief Executive of Littlewoods Organisation plc. Aged 49.

Clive Myers Non Executive Director

Clive Myers has been on the Board since 1991. He was previously Managing Director of National Express Limited, a position which he had held since 1984. Aged 58.

Ray O’Toole Chief Operating Officer

Ray O’Toole joined the Board in November 1999 as Chief Operating Officer. Formerly with FirstGroup plc, he was responsible for their operations in Yorkshire and the North West, and group engineering. Aged 45.

William Rollason Finance Director

William Rollason joined the Board in December 1999 as Finance Director. He was formerly an Associate Director at Carlton Communications Plc. Aged 40.

David Ross Non Executive Director

David Ross joined the Board in February 2001. He is Chief Operating Officer of The Carphone Warehouse Group PLC which he joined in 1990. He is a chartered accountant. Aged 35.

Tim Stevenson Non Executive Director

Tim Stevenson joined the Board in February 2001 as the Senior Independent Non Executive Director. He had a 25-year career at Burmah Castrol PLC, retiring as Chief Executive in August 2000. He is a qualified barrister. Aged 52.

James Watson Non Executive Director

James Watson was appointed to the Board in 1994. Until September 1999, he was Chairman of Alldays plc. Aged 66.