Term of office:
Appointed to the Board in January 2001, as Deputy Chairman and Senior Independent Non-executive Director in May 2003 and as Chairman of Cadbury plc in July 2008. He is Chairman of the Nomination Committee.
Skills and experience:
Roger Carr's experience as both a Chairman and Chief Executive of other FTSE 100 companies enables him to provide highly valued advice and support to the executive management team of the Company. He is responsible for consulting with major UK shareholders on matters of corporate governance.
Other directorships and offices:
Chairman of Centrica plc
Non-executive Director of The Bank of England
Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce
Chairman of Mitchells & Butlers plc (2003-2008)
Chairman of Chubb plc (2000–2002)
Chairman of Thames Water (1998–2000)
Chief Executive Officer of Williams plc (1994–2000)
Favourite products:
Bournville and Green & Black's