Board committees key

A: Audit committee F: Finance committee 
N: Nominations committee R: Remuneration committee

Ian Burke (F, N)

Title: Chairman and chief executive
Appointment: March 2006
Age: 54

Experience

Ian has spent the majority of his career in the leisure industry, initially in bingo clubs, then hotels and health and fitness clubs. He was chief executive of the Holmes Place Group from July 2003 to February 2006, chief executive of Thistle Hotels plc from May 1998 to May 2003 and held various roles with Bass plc from November 1991 to June 1995 including managing director of Gala Clubs and managing director of Holiday Inns.

Clive Jennings (F)

Title: Group finance director
Appointment: July 2011
Age: 50

Experience

Formerly Rank’s group financial controller, Clive has held finance positions in a number of other companies prior to joining Rank in July 2000. Clive is a chartered accountant.

Richard Greenhalgh (R, N, A)

Title: Senior independent non-executive director
Appointment: July 2004
Age: 66

Experience

Richard brings human resources and big brand expertise to the board, having spent more than 30 years with Unilever PLC including time as deputy director of personnel. He chairs Rank's remuneration committee.

Owen O’Donnell (R, N, A)

Title: Non-executive director (Independent)
Appointment: September 2008
Age: 44

Experience

Owen’s background is in online businesses including online media and online gaming. His expertise in these areas is key at a time when Rank is looking to exploit its brands and products across a broad range of channels. He is also a chartered accountant.

Bill Shannon (R, N, A)

Title: Non-executive director (Independent)
Appointment: April 2006
Age: 61

Experience

Bill’s background is in branded multi-site leisure retailing, having spent 30 years at Whitbread PLC during which he was a managing director of three major divisions. He is also a chartered accountant.

John Warren (R, N, A)

Title: Non-executive director (Independent)
Appointment: January 2006
Age: 57

Experience

John has more than 24 years’ experience in finance roles in consumer goods companies. He is a chartered accountant and chairs Rank’s audit committee.

Colin Child (A, F)

Title: Non-executive director (Independent)
Appointment: January 2012
Age: 54

Experience

Colin is currently group finance director of De La Rue plc. His previous roles include group finance director of DTZ Holdings plc, Stanley Leisure plc, Fitness First plc and National Express Group PLC. He is also a Chartered Accountant.

Tim Scoble (F, N, R)

Title: Non-executive director (Not independent)
Appointment: April 2010
Age: 53

Experience

Tim is an experienced leisure operator, with particular expertise in developing consumer brands and service delivery. He is also a chartered accountant.