Appointed Chairman December 2021 and to the Board and as Chairman Designate November 2021.

Adam Chairs the Nominations Committee and the National Security and Investigatory Powers Committee.

Experience

Previously Chairman of Whitbread, ASOS, Stage Entertainment and Vue International Cinema Group, and a Non-Executive Director of Sony. Adam has over 20 years’ experience as a CEO: of ITV (2010-17), of Royal Mail (2003-10), of the Football Association (2000-02) and Joint CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi (1995-2000).

Relevant skills and contribution to the Board

Significant public company board leadership, team development and stakeholder management experience with a transformational and operational track record in large-scale executive roles, including successful turnarounds and leading high-performing management teams. 

External appointments

Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair-Designate of Experian and Chair of Kantar Group.