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 67.

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 52.

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 50.

Sue Lyons OBE Non Executive Director

Sue Lyons joined the Board in May 2001. She was previously Managing Director, Defence (Europe) at Rolls Royce. She is a visiting Professor in Principles of Engineering Design at Imperial College. Aged 49.

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 46.

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 41.

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 36.

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 53.

Tony McDonald Company Secretary

Tony McDonald was appointed Company Secretary in May 2000. Prior to joining the Group he held senior legal positions at Guardian Royal Exchange and BP. He is a qualified solicitor. Aged 41.