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Board of Directors

Alex Walker, Chairman

Alex WalkerAlex was appointed to the Board in December 2006 and was appointed Chairman of the Company in March 2010. He chairs the Nomination Committee and attends other Committee meetings by invitation. To read Alex's full biography please click on the following link:

Biography [PDF 42KB] 

Bill Burns, Chief Executive Officer

Bill BurnsBill was appointed to the Board in November 2008.  He is responsible for formulating the Group's objectives and strategy for approval by the Board.  Working with the CFO he sets the annual budget and medium term plan and is responsible for reporting performance against plan to the Board. Bill also plays a key role in identifying and executing acquisitions and disposals. To read Bill's full biography please click on the following link:

Biography [PDF 94KB] 

Eric Hutchinson, Chief Financial Officer

Eric HutchinsonEric was appointed to the Board in January 2000. He is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the Group and setting its financial strategy in conjunction with the Audit Committee and the Board. He also oversees the overall framework for financial forecasting, planning, analysis and reporting. To read Eric's full biography please click on the following link:

Biography [PDF 27KB] 

 

Independent Non-Executive Directors

Ian Brindle, Senior Independent Non-Executive Director

Ian BrindleIan was appointed to the Board in December 2006. He is Chairman of the Audit Committee and serves on the Nomination and Remuneration Committees. As Senior Independent Director, he is responsible for meeting with the other non-executives to review the Chairman's performance and is available to shareholders to discuss their concerns. To read Ian's full biography please click on the following link:

Biography [PDF 100KB] 

Duncan Lewis, Independent Non-Executive Director

Duncan LewisDuncan was appointed to the Board in July 2007. He is a member of the Audit, Nomination and Remuneration Committees. He has wide-ranging experience in the telecommunications industry and provides advice and counsel to the Board on major strategic issues. To read Duncan's full biography please click on the following link:

Biography [PDF 43KB] 

Tom Maxwell, Independent Non-Executive Director

Tom MaxwellTom was appointed to the Board in October 2007. He is Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Audit and Nomination Committees. He has considerable fund management and investment trust experience and, as Chair of the Remuneration Committee, is responsible for developing the Company's policy on remuneration of executive directors and other senior managers. To read Tom's full biography please click on the following link:

Biography [PDF 106KB] 

Sue Swenson, Independent Non-Executive Director

Sue SwensonSue was appointed to the Board on 1 February 2012. She is a member of the Audit, Nomination and Remuneration Committees. She has a wealth of international experience and expertise in the telecommunications and technology sector which she brings to the development of the strategic vision of the Company. To read Sue's full biography please click on the following link:

Biography [PDF 104KB]