Tag: chair
ECB selects next chair
Richard Thompson will take up the position at the England and Wales Cricket Board for a five-year term from 1 September.
Matt Davies becomes Greggs’ chair designate
The former Tesco CEO will take over as chair in November, having already joined the board as an independent non-executive director.
FCA chair appointed
Ashley Alder will be the new chair of the Financial Conduct Authority and is expected to start in January.
Volkswagen Group appoints next chair
Oliver Blume will succeed Herbert Diess, who has agreed to resign; Blume remains chair of the board at VW brand Porsche.
Tourism Northern Ireland names new chair
Ellvena Graham was formerly head of Ulster Bank in Northern Ireland and has 30 years’ experience in the banking sector.
Cressida Hogg to become chair of BAE Systems
She will join the defence contractor as a non-executive director and chair designate in November, and succeed Sir Roger Carr in May next year.
Alison Brittain is appointed Premier League chair
The former Whitbread CEO takes over from interim chair Peter McCormick in early 2023, after clubs voted unanimously to appoint her.
How to be an effective chair during volatile times
Now, more than ever, boards need to be on top of their game to make the right decisions and drive growth—effective chairing is the key.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity appoints new chair
Sir Douglas Flint CBE has held senior level positions in accountancy and banking, including as group chair of HSBC.
Peter Sjölander joins Superdry as chair of the board
The former CEO of Helly Hansen takes over this week from current chair Peter Williams, who is stepping down from the board.