Board Member Profile

Neil joined the Group in 2000 and was appointed Chief Executive in April 2004. He was formerly Chief Executive of Allied Leisure plc and has also held board positions at Compass Group and Ladbrokes. Neil is currently Chairman of Business In Sport and Leisure which represents the interests of private sector companies in the sport, leisure and hospitality industry; Chairman of the South Central NHS Ambulance Trust; and is a member of the Low Pay Commission, which advises the Government on the national minimum wage. Neil is a Companion of the Chartered Institute of Management.