Technology >> CEO Interviews >> June 12, 2000

Carl Rigby – Ait Group Plc (agp.l)

CARL RIGBY is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. After graduating from Bath University, Mr Rigby spent eight years at IBM before joining AIT in 1992. His six-year tenure as Sales and Marketing Director saw AIT's revenue increase from GBP1.5 million to GBP13 million. Mr Rigby was appointed CEO of AIT Group Plc in September 1998, and CEO and Chairman in December 2000. His knowledge of both the IT industry in general, and its application to the financial services sector in particular, is renowned and he is frequently invited to speak at industry events in the UK and overseas. When not working, Mr Rigby is devoted to his two daughters, trains for the London Marathon and avidly follows Wigan Warriors Rugby League team. Profile
TWST: Let's open with some context. Can you explain the origins,

evolution and current business of AIT, highlighting the major points in

the recent corporate history?

Mr. Rigby: The company