Foxtons Group Plc
FOXT:LN
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Foxtons is proud to be the leading estate agency in London. Our operational structure allows us to continue to perform in uncertain markets and take advantage of changing conditions. We can deliver exceptional service supported by our core strengths: our committed and expert teams, our wide reach of interconnected offices and our best-in-class technology.
By delivering great service, we are able to deliver the results our customers need.
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Board of Directors
Garry Watts
Non-Executive Chairman
Garry Watts was appointed to the Board on 23 August 2013. He is the chairman of Spire Healthcare Group UK Limited and of BTG plc, deputy chairman of Stagecoach Group plc, and a non-executive director and member of the audit committee of Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. Garry is a chartered accountant and a former partner at KPMG. In 1996 he joined Medeva plc as its finance director and in 2000, following a merger with Celltech Chiroscience, he was appointed as a director of Celltech Group plc and became CEO of its Celltech Medeva division. Garry joined SSL International plc in 2001 as its finance director and was subsequently appointed as its Chief Executive Officer from 2004 to 2010. In addition to his executive roles, Garry was a non-executive member of the board, and chairman of the audit and risk committee, of the UK\'s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency from 1991 to 2008 (for which he was awarded an MBE). Between 2004 and 2008, he was a non-executive director and chairman of the audit committee of Protherics plc, and during 2007 and 2008 he was a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants\' Corporate Governance Committee. Garry is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Nic Budden
Chief Executive Officer
Nic Budden joined Foxtons in 2005 as its Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining Foxtons, Nic had an international career in business development, operations, marketing, strategy and finance, having held positions at BT Group plc (1990 to 1997), Cable & Wireless Group (1997 to 2002) and Severn Trent Group (2003 to 2005). Nic holds a degree in economics from the University of Essex.
Gerard Nieslony
Chief Financial Officer
Gerard Nieslony joined Foxtons in August 1999 as Group Financial Controller and was appointed as Chief Financial Officer in 2013. Prior to joining Foxtons, Gerard spent two years at Kvaerner Oilfield Products Limited as Financial Controller. Prior to Kvaerner Oilfield Products Limited, he spent ten years at Duracell Batteries, initially as an analyst and subsequently was promoted to Manufacturing Financial Manager and then Financial Controller of the Duracell European Technical Centre. Gerard is a qualified accountant and holds a degree in economics from the University of Warwick.
Annette Court
Senior Independent Non-Executive Director
Annette Court was appointed to the Board on 23 August 2013. She is a non-executive director and a member of the risk and audit committees of Admiral Group plc and Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc and a director of Skydox Ltd. In addition, she is a business mentor for Merryk & Co. Ltd and sits on the advisory board of StreetGames, a charity that helps disadvantaged young people. Between 2007 and 2010 Annette was the Chief Executive Officer of the European General Insurance division of the Zurich Financial Services group. Prior to this, she was Chief Executive Officer of the insurance division, and a member of the group executive management committee, of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc from 2001 to 2006. Annette holds a degree in engineering from the University of Oxford.
Andrew Adcock
Independent Non-Executive Director
Andrew Adcock was appointed to the Board on 23 August 2013. He is chairman of Majedie Investments plc and a non-executive director of F&C Global Smaller Companies PLC, Kleinwort Benson Group Limited and Kleinwort Benson Bank Limited. He is also a director of the Courtauld Institute of Art and The Samuel Courtauld Trust. He was, until July 2011, managing partner of Brompton Asset Management and, until 2009, vice-chairman of Citigroup Corporate Finance. He was previously a partner at Lazard LLC and has over 30 years of experience in the City of London. Andrew holds an MA in law and history of art from the University of Cambridge.
Ian Barlow
Independent Non-Executive Director
Ian Barlow was appointed to the Board on 23 August 2013. He is a non-executive director of Smith & Nephew plc and The Brunner Investment Trust PLC and the lead non-executive director of HM Revenue & Customs. He is also chairman of The Racecourse Association Limited, a board member of the China-Britain Business Council and a trustee of the Historic Royal Palaces. Ian is a past chairman of WSP Group plc. Ian retired from KPMG LLP in 2008 as senior partner, London. Ian is a chartered accountant and a chartered tax adviser. He holds an MA in engineering science from the University of Cambridge.
Michael Brown
Non-independent Non-Executive Director
Michael Brown joined Foxtons in September 2002 as Chief Operating Officer of Foxtons and Chief Executive Officer of Alexander Hall. He was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Group in 2007 when BC European Capital acquired a majority interest in the Foxtons business. Michael started his career as a solicitor at Slaughter and May. Prior to joining Foxtons, Michael spent 6 years at Enron Europe as General Counsel and latterly as Chief Operating Officer. He is a former non-executive director of Fitness First Limited and Teesside Gas Processing Plant Limited. Michael holds a degree in law from the University of Leeds.