Non-Executive Director - Gary Hoffman

Gary joined the Board in March 2005. He was appointed Senior Independent Director in May 2007. Gary was appointed Chief Executive of Northern Rock plc in October 2008. Previously Gary was Group Vice-Chairman and Executive Director of Barclays plc. He is a director of Visa Europe and is a Trustee of the Charities Aid Foundation. Gary is also Vice-Chairman of Coventry City Football Club.