Technology >> CEO Interviews >> November 8, 1999

George Matthews – Sherwood International Plc (shc.l)

GEORGE MATTHEWS is Chief Executive Officer of Sherwood International Plc. A computer science graduate, George joined Sherwood International in 1981 as a business consultant. Having held a variety of directorships including Director of Life Systems and Director of Insurance group, he became Client Services Director in 1990. In 1992, he became Sherwood International's Chief Executive. During his time as Chief Executive, George has implemented a new focused strategy which has seen the company turn around from a GBP 2 million loss and net debt of GBP 3.5 million in 1993 to a GBP 5.5 million profit and net cash of GBP 15 million in 1998. Profile
TWST: Can you start by giving us a brief overview of Sherwood

International, Plc - the company's history, products, services,

customers, for example.

Mr. Matthews: Sherwood International is