Nigel Northridge (52)

Title: Independent Non-Executive Director

Appointment: August 2008

Committee memberships: Member of Nominations Committee and Management Development & Remuneration Committee.

Skills & experience: Nigel Northridge was Chief Executive of Gallaher Group Plc for seven years until April 2007. Over his 30-year career with the Gallaher Group he held a range of senior positions in general management and sales & marketing roles.

External appointments: Senior Independent Director of Aggreko plc, Senior Independent Director of Paddy Power plc and assumes the role of Non-Executive Chairman on 1st January 2009. He is also Non-Executive Director of London Irish Rugby Club and PGA European Tour.