Governance at a glance

Our board

The board comprises nine directors with a diverse and complementary range of industry experience, technical knowledge, perspectives and personal strengths.

Board and committee attendance

	Board	Audit committee	Remuneration committee	Nominations committee
Total number of meetings	11	3	6	3
Executive directors
Alan Dunsmore	11
Ian Cochrane	11
Derek Randall	11
Adam Semple	11
Non-executive directors
Kevin Whiteman1	11		6	3
Tony Osbaldiston	11	3	6	3
Alun Griffiths	11	3	6	3
Louise Hardy	11	3	6	3
Rosie Toogood2	8	2	2	2

¹ As chairman, Kevin Whiteman is not a member of the audit committee but has attended meetings as a guest.

² Rosie Toogood was appointed to the board on 16 June 2021 and has attended all board and committee meetings held since that date.

Skill and diversity matrix

We truly value diversity and a culture of inclusion at all levels within the Group.

No. of directors with skill/experience

No. of directors without skill/experience

Major board activities in the year

• Appointed Rosie Toogood as a non-executive director in June 2021.
• Louise Hardy, our workforce engagement director, instigated our successful My Voice forums.
• Completed an internal board evaluation, performed by Alun Griffiths, senior independent director.
• Approved the Group's refinancing agreement, extending the existing revolving credit facility from £25m to £50m and maturing in December 2026.
• Approved the reorganisation of the Group from 1 April 2022, reflecting a simpler divisional structure aligning our existing businesses more closely with our market sectors.