Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> July 5, 1999

John Allwood – Mirror Group Plc

JOHN ALLWOOD is the Chief Executive of Mirror Group plc. He is a former Director of Regional Newspapers, Scotland and Ireland (1998) and Finance Director (1992-1998) at Mirror Group. Mr. Allwood was the Finance Director at Hutchinson Microtel, now Orange Plc (1991-1992) and worked at News International (1980-1991), first in News International Newspapers, then in Sky Television. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honours in Economics and Statistics from Exeter University (1973) as well as an ACA (1976) and an FCA (1981). Mr. Allwood's interests include sports, especially tennis, cricket and rugby. Profile
TWST: Can you give us a brief overview of the Mirror Group a little bit

of history, what is your business and where do you see yourselves today?

Mr. Allwood: We are a national and regional