Bill Grimsey

Bill Grimsey – Chief Executive Bill Grimsey was appointed to the
Board as Chief Executive on 2 January 2001. He was Chief Executive of
Wickes and previously with Tesco, Park n Shop and Budgens. He is a
member of the Nomination Committee.

Bill Hoskins FCA Group Finance
Director – Bill Hoskins was appointed to the Board as Group Finance
Director on 15 January 2001. A chartered accountant, he was Finance
Director of Wickes and was previously with Laporte, BAT Industries and
Ernst & Young.