Main Board
Neil Brown
Neil is a founding partner in Subito Partners and is an investor in a number of growing technology businesses. He is a former director of Apax Partners where he was head of the financial services team. Neil was involved with a wide range of online businesses and led Apax's successful investment in Moneybox plc. A former partner of Coopers & Lybrand, Neil has over 20 years of experience in international M&A markets.
Since joining Touch Group plc in April 2001, Darren has worked in a number of financial and operational positions, including that of Group Financial Controller since July 2004. Prior to that, Darren worked for P&O's property and events group.
Tim has been with the Company since its incorporation in July 1997. He has over 30 years of experience within the publishing industry and has been responsible for introducing many innovative initiatives within the production, design and distribution departments of the Company.
Vincent has been Executive Chairman of Touch Group plc since founding the Group in July 1997. Prior to this, Vincent was Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive of General Portfolio Group plc, an insurance company that was sold to GAN SA, a French government-controlled company, for £289 million in 1990. Vincent was one of the founders of Moneybox and chaired the company to June 2002.
Peter is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (FCA) and a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA). He has been Company Secretary of the Group since its incorporation in July 1997 and holds numerous positions within the Group, including Group Treasurer and Head of Human Resources.
Nick joined the board of Touch Group plc on 28 February 2007. Nick, who has over 20 years of experience within the equity and derivatives markets, is Managing Director of Integrated Financial Products Limited and acts as Deputy Chairman of Bramdean Asset Management and Vice Chairman of Leyton Orient Football Club.
Robert is a senior executive and head and neck surgeon at the non-profit foundation the Cleveland Clinic. There, he holds an administrative position in the third-ranking medical institution in the US, which employs 37,000 staff and has annual revenue of US$4.3 billion. He has extensive publishing experience, having co-authored more than 60 scientific publication and book chapters, and he sits on the editorial board of three medical journals. He brings with him experience in the Internet medical industry, having worked as a consultant with Medsite.com prior to that company becoming public. He also works extensively with US pharmaceutical companies, holding the position of programme co-ordinator for his regional professional society.
Theresa joined the main board of Touch Group plc on 17 November 2006 and was subsequently appointed to the position of CEO on 17 January 2007. Theresa has held senior managerial positions in various business-to-business publishing companies, including Reed Elsevier and Informa, in the 17 years prior to joining Touch Group.
Stuart became CFO and a main board director of Touch Group plc on 12 July 2004. Before joining Touch Group, Stuart was an Audit Partner with Deloitte & Touche LLP, one of the big four professional services firms. Prior to joining Deloitte & Touche LLP, Stuart was a Partner with Arthur Andersen in London. Stuart's experience encompasses providing audit services, fund raising, debt and equity financial re-engineering, both at a small cap and FTSE level.
Vincent Isaacs
Members:
Nicholas Levene
Neil Brown
Remuneration Committee
Neil Brown
Members:
Stuart Winship
Vincent Isaacs
Audit Committee
Neil Brown
Non-Executive DirectorNeil is a founding partner in Subito Partners and is an investor in a number of growing technology businesses. He is a former director of Apax Partners where he was head of the financial services team. Neil was involved with a wide range of online businesses and led Apax's successful investment in Moneybox plc. A former partner of Coopers & Lybrand, Neil has over 20 years of experience in international M&A markets.
Non-Executive Director
Darren Drew
Darren Drew, FCCA
Finance DirectorSince joining Touch Group plc in April 2001, Darren has worked in a number of financial and operational positions, including that of Group Financial Controller since July 2004. Prior to that, Darren worked for P&O's property and events group.
Finance Director
Tim Green
Tim Green
Chief Operations OfficerTim has been with the Company since its incorporation in July 1997. He has over 30 years of experience within the publishing industry and has been responsible for introducing many innovative initiatives within the production, design and distribution departments of the Company.
Chief Operations Officer
Vincent Isaacs
Vincent Isaacs
Executive ChairmanVincent has been Executive Chairman of Touch Group plc since founding the Group in July 1997. Prior to this, Vincent was Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive of General Portfolio Group plc, an insurance company that was sold to GAN SA, a French government-controlled company, for £289 million in 1990. Vincent was one of the founders of Moneybox and chaired the company to June 2002.
Executive Chairman
Peter Katz
Peter Katz
Commercial DirectorPeter is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (FCA) and a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA). He has been Company Secretary of the Group since its incorporation in July 1997 and holds numerous positions within the Group, including Group Treasurer and Head of Human Resources.
Commercial Director
Nicholas Levene
Nicholas Levene
Non-Executive DirectorNick joined the board of Touch Group plc on 28 February 2007. Nick, who has over 20 years of experience within the equity and derivatives markets, is Managing Director of Integrated Financial Products Limited and acts as Deputy Chairman of Bramdean Asset Management and Vice Chairman of Leyton Orient Football Club.
Non-Executive Director
Dr Robert Lorenz
Robert Lorenz, MD, FACS
Non-Executive DirectorRobert is a senior executive and head and neck surgeon at the non-profit foundation the Cleveland Clinic. There, he holds an administrative position in the third-ranking medical institution in the US, which employs 37,000 staff and has annual revenue of US$4.3 billion. He has extensive publishing experience, having co-authored more than 60 scientific publication and book chapters, and he sits on the editorial board of three medical journals. He brings with him experience in the Internet medical industry, having worked as a consultant with Medsite.com prior to that company becoming public. He also works extensively with US pharmaceutical companies, holding the position of programme co-ordinator for his regional professional society.
Non-Executive Director
Dr Theresa Saklatvala
Theresa Saklatvala, PhD
Chief Executive OfficerTheresa joined the main board of Touch Group plc on 17 November 2006 and was subsequently appointed to the position of CEO on 17 January 2007. Theresa has held senior managerial positions in various business-to-business publishing companies, including Reed Elsevier and Informa, in the 17 years prior to joining Touch Group.
Chief Executive Officer
Stuart Winship
Stuart Winship, FCA
Non-Executive DirectorStuart became CFO and a main board director of Touch Group plc on 12 July 2004. Before joining Touch Group, Stuart was an Audit Partner with Deloitte & Touche LLP, one of the big four professional services firms. Prior to joining Deloitte & Touche LLP, Stuart was a Partner with Arthur Andersen in London. Stuart's experience encompasses providing audit services, fund raising, debt and equity financial re-engineering, both at a small cap and FTSE level.
Non-Executive Director
Board Committees
Remuneration Committee
Chaired by:Vincent Isaacs
Members:
Nicholas Levene
Neil Brown
Remuneration Committee
Audit Committee
Chaired by:Neil Brown
Members:
Stuart Winship
Vincent Isaacs
Audit Committee
