Board of Directors

Our management structure and business reporting process promotes accountability and knowledge sharing across the Group, ensuring that management is responsive to issues and trends within the business and the wider marketplace. The Group Board is responsible for establishing, maintaining and reviewing the Group’s growth strategy, financial performance and systems of internal control. 

Martin Bolland


Non-Executive Chairman

Martin Bolland

 

Joined the Board in March 2008 and became Chairman on 1 January 2010. A Chartered Accountant, Martin previously held a number of senior operational positions within the Lonrho Group and was also a founder and partner of Alchemy Partners for 11 years. Martin continues to be a member of both Alchemy’s Investment Committee and Monitoring Board. He is also currently Chairman of QHotels Group Limited and RecyCoal Holdings Limited.
Committee memberships: Nomination Committee (Chairman)

 

Paul Pindar


Chief Executive

Paul Pindar

Joined Capita in 1987 from 3i, after advising Capita on its management buy-out. He became Chief Executive in 1999. A Chartered Accountant, Paul is responsible for managing and developing Capita’s business to achieve the Company’s strategic objectives, and has overall responsibility for our charitable approach. Paul is also Chair of the Great Ormond Street Hospital’s Corporate Partnerships Board.

Gordon Hurst


Group Finance Director

Gordon HurstJoined Capita in 1988 and was first appointed to the Board as Commercial Director in February 1995 and then as Group Finance Director in 1996. A Chartered Accountant, he is also Company Secretary. He has Board responsibility for our overall corporate responsibility policy and specific responsibility for our environment, health and safety approach and supplier relationships. He chairs the Business Services Association’s Finance and Taxation Committee.

Andy Parker


Joint Chief Operating Officer

Andy ParkerJoined Capita in 2001 and was appointed to the Board in January 2011. Andy oversees the majority of Capita’s non-financial services operations. Prior to joining the Board he was the Divisional Director for Capita’s ICT, Health and Business Services Division. Before this he held a number of senior finance director positions across the Group including 3 years as a Senior Divisional Finance Director. Andy is a Chartered Accountant and has extensive commercial and financial experience. Andy has joint Board responsibility for clients and employees with Vic Gysin.

Vic Gysin


Joint Chief Operating Officer

Vic Gysin

Joined Capita in 2002 and was appointed to the Board in January 2011. Vic oversees Capita’s financial services operations and the Integrated Services Division. Prior to joining the Board he was Divisional Director for Capita’s Insurance and Investor Services Division. Before this he headed up the Integrated Services Division, containing many of Capita’s major central government contracts. Since joining Capita he has overseen the successful implementation and delivery of a number of our key contracts. Vic is an experienced business director with strong leadership and management skills. Vic has joint Board responsibility for clients and employees with Andy Parker.

Maggi Bell


Business Development Director

Maggi Bell

Joined Capita in January 1999 and was appointed to the Board in August 2008. Maggi has held various positions across Capita, including running our recruitment businesses and leading the Business Services and Corporate Services Divisions, and has been head of the Group Sales & Marketing Division since January 2005. She is responsible for driving forward business development across the Group, including managing our Major Sales Team, and has Board responsibility for community engagement.

Dr Nigel Wilson


Senior Independent Director

Nigel Wilson


 

Joined the Board in May 2010 and became Senior Independent Director upon appointment. Nigel is Group Chief Financial Officer of Legal & General Group Plc, appointed in September 2009. Having held many senior management positions across varied sectors, including his roles as Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Executive of United Business Media plc. Nigel’s extensive financial and commercial experience further strengthens the Board. Nigel retired as the Senior Independent Director of Halfords Group plc on 31 March 2011.

Committee memberships: Nomination Committee, Remuneration Committee and Audit Committee

 

Martina King


Non-Executive Director

Martina King

Joined the Board in January 2005 and is currently the Managing Director of Aurasma, a division of Autonomy. Martina previously held a number of senior positions in marketing and online media, including Managing Director roles at Yahoo! and Capital Radio. Her broad knowledge and extensive experience of management, new technology and sales and marketing brings a different range of expertise to the Board and is of value in our continued growth. Martina is also a Non-Executive Director of Cineworld PLC and Debenhams Plc.

Committee memberships: Remuneration Committee (Chair), Audit Committee and Nomination Committee 

Paul Bowtell


Non-Executive Director

Paul Bowtell

Joined the Board in June 2010 and is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Gala Coral Group. Paul was previously on the Board of Tui Travel PLC as Chief Financial Officer and was also on the Board of First Choice Holidays PLC. He is a Chartered Accountant and has extensive experience across the UK retail sector. He brings significant financial and commercial
knowledge to the Board. He is also a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee at SThree PLC.

Committee memberships: Audit Committee (Chairman), Remuneration Committee and Nomination Committee