Burberry Group Plc
BRBY:LN
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At Burberry, our purpose underpins the choices we make as an organisation. Enshrined in the statement, Creativity Opens Spaces, it is our shared belief that through imagination, inventiveness and ingenuity, we can push boundaries and open new opportunities for ourselves, our customers and our communities. Being creatively driven, forward thinking, open and caring, and proud of our heritage are hallmarks of our organisation at its best. These values have remained core to our brand since Thomas Burberry founded the company in 1856.
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Board of Directors
Christopher Bailey
Chief Creative & and Chief Executive Officer
Christopher Bailey became Chief Creative and Chief Executive Officer on 1 May 2014 having previously served as Chief Creative Officer since 2009. Christopher joined as Design Director in May 2001. Prior to working at Burberry, Christopher was the Senior Designer of Womenswear at Gucci in Milan from 1996 to 2001. From 1994 to 1996 he was the Womenswear Designer at Donna Karan.
Sir John Peace
Chairman
Sir John Peace became Chairman of the Board in June 2002 and is also Chairman of the Nomination Committee. He is Chairman of Standard Chartered PLC. Previously he was Group Chief Executive of GUS plc from 2000 until 2006, and Chairman of Experian plc from 2006 to 2014. Sir John is Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire and was knighted in 2011 for services to business and the voluntary sector.Sir John Peace became Chairman of the Board in June 2002 and is also Chairman of the Nomination Committee. He is Chairman of Standard Chartered PLC. Previously he was Group Chief Executive of GUS plc from 2000 until 2006, and Chairman of Experian plc from 2006 to 2014. Sir John is Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire and was knighted in 2011 for services to business and the voluntary sector.
Carol Fairweather
Chief Financial Officer
Carol Fairweather became Chief Financial Officer in July 2013 having joined Burberry in June 2006. She previously held the position of Senior Vice President, Group Finance. Prior to joining Burberry, Carol was Director of Finance at News International Limited from 1997 to 2005 and UK Regional Controller at Shandwick plc from 1991 to 1997.
John Smith
Chief Operating Officer
John Smith became Chief Operating Officer in March 2013, having previously been a non-executive director from December 2009. John was Chief Executive of BBC Worldwide from 2004 to 2012. John joined the BBC in 1989, where he held the positions of Chief Operating Officer, Director of Finance, Property & Business Affairs and Finance Director. He previously served as a non-executive director of Severn Trent plc and Vickers PLC, and on the Accounting Standards Board from 2001 to 2004.
Fabiola Arredondo
Non-Executive Director
Fabiola Arredondo joined the Board as a non-executive director on 10 March 2015. Fabiola is Managing Partner of Siempre Holdings, a private investment firm based in Connecticut, US. She is also a non-executive director of Experian plc, Rodale Inc., NPR Inc. (National Public Radio), the World Wildlife Fund (US), and a trustee of Sesame Workshop. Prior to Siempre Holdings, Fabiola held senior operating roles at Yahoo! Inc, the BBC and Bertelsmann AG. She has also previously served as a non-executive director of Saks Incorporated. Committee Membership Audit Committee, Nomination Committee, Remuneration Committee
Philip Bowman
Senior Independent Director
Philip Bowman was appointed as a non-executive director in June 2002 and is the Senior Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee. Philip is Chief Executive of Smiths Group plc. He previously held the positions of Chief Executive at Scottish Power plc and Chief Executive at Allied Domecq plc. His earlier career included five years as a director of Bass plc. He was previously Chairman of Liberty plc and Coral Eurobet plc and a non-executive director of Scottish & Newcastle plc and British Sky Broadcasting Group plc. Committee Membership Audit Committee (Chairman), Nomination Committee, Remuneration Committee
Ian Carter
Non-Executive Director
Ian Carter was appointed as a non-executive director in April 2007 and is Chairman of the Remuneration Committee. He is President of Hilton Hotels Corporation Global Operations. Previously Ian was CEO of Hilton International Company and Executive Vice President of Hilton Hotels Corporation, and a director of Hilton Group plc until the acquisition of Hilton International by Hilton Hotels Corporation in February 2006. He previously served as an Officer and President of Black & Decker Corporation between 2001 and 2004. Committee Membership Audit Committee, Nomination Committee, Remuneration Committee (Chairman)
Jeremy Darroch
Non-Executive Director
Jeremy Darroch was appointed as a non-executive director in February 2014. He is Chief Executive Officer of Sky plc, a position he has held since 2007 having joined the company as Chief Financial Officer in 2004. Prior to Sky, Jeremy was Group Finance Director of DSG International plc (formerly Dixons Group plc) and spent 12 years at Procter & Gamble in a variety of roles in the UK and Europe. Jeremy also previously served as a non-executive director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Marks and Spencer Group plc. Committee Membership Audit Committee, Nomination Committee, Remuneration Committee.
Stephanie George
Non-Executive Director
Stephanie George was appointed as a non-executive director in March 2006. She also sits on the Board of Lincoln Center. Previously Stephanie was Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Time Inc. Before this, Stephanie spent 12 years at Fairchild Publications, first as publisher of W magazine and then as President, Women’s Wear Daily Media Worldwide. Committee Membership Audit Committee, Nomination Committee, Remuneration Committee
Matthew Key
Non-Executive Director
Matthew Key was appointed as a non-executive director in September 2013. He has recently been Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Telefónica Digital, the global innovation arm of Telefónica. He stepped down from this role in March 2014. He previously served as Chairman and CEO of Telefónica Europe plc (formerly O2 plc), Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of O2 UK, and Chief Financial Officer for Vodafone UK. Prior to this, he held various financial positions at Kingfisher plc, Coca-Cola & Schweppes Beverages Limited and Grand Metropolitan Plc. Matthew is also Chairman of the Dallaglio Foundation, which is a charity focused on disengaged youth. Committee Membership Audit Committee, Nomination Committee, Remuneration Committee.
Carolyn McCall
Non-Executive Director
Carolyn McCall joined the Board as a non-executive director on 1 September 2014. Carolyn is Chief Executive of easyJet plc, a position she has held since July 2010. Prior to easyJet, Carolyn held a number of roles at Guardian Media Group plc including Chief Executive from 2006 to 2010. She has also previously served as a non-executive director of Lloyds TSB, Tesco PLC and New Look plc. Carolyn was awarded the OBE for services to women in business in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List in June 2008. In January 2014, Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Carolyn as a UK Business Ambassador. Committee Membership Audit Committee, Nomination Committee, Remuneration Committee
David Tyler
Non-Executive Director
David Tyler was appointed as a non-executive director in June 2002, having been a director of the Company since 1997. He is currently Chairman of J Sainsbury plc and Chairman of Hammerson plc. David was Group Finance Director of GUS plc from 1997 until its demerger in October 2006, Chairman of Logica plc from 2007 to 2012 and Chairman of 3i Quoted Private Equity plc from 2007 to 2009. He was a non-executive director of Experian plc from 2006 to 2012 and Reckitt Benckiser Group plc from 2007 to 2009. Earlier in his career, David worked at Unilever plc, County NatWest Limited and Christie’s International plc. Committee Membership Audit Committee, Nomination Committee, Remuneration Committee