Board of Directors

Key strengths and experience

• Extensive leadership experience in the distribution, technology and manufacturing sectors
• Deep knowledge of US markets and operating conditions

Geoff served as Chief Executive of Ashtead Group plc, the FTSE 100 industrial equipment rental company for 12 years during which he presided over a period of unprecedented growth in the business and was instrumental in creating a strong culture. He was previously an executive director of The Laird Group plc, where he was responsible for its Building Products division, and held a number of senior management positions at Black & Decker.

Appointment

• November 2019 (appointed as Chairman)
• May 2019 (appointed to the Board as a Non Executive Director)

Committee membership

• Chairman of the Nominations Committee
• Major Announcements Committee

Other principal appointments
Non Executive Director at Howden Joinery Group Plc

Key strengths and experience

• Strong leadership skills with a strong track record of driving profitable growth
• Deep company and industry knowledge

Kevin  has a deep understanding of Ferguson having joined in 1999 as an operations manager following the acquisition of his family’s business, Midwest Pipe and Supply. He held a number of leadership positions in the Company’s Waterworks division and was Chief Operating Officer of Ferguson Enterprises from 2007 to 2017. He was Chief Executive Officer, USA from 2017 until his appointment as Group Chief Executive in 2019.

Appointment
2019 (appointed as Group Chief Executive)
2017 (appointed to the Board as Chief Executive Officer, USA)

Committee membership 

• Chairman of the Executive Committee
• Chairman of the Major Announcement Committee
  
• Disclosure Committee

Other principal appointments 
None

Key strengths and experience

• Considerable financial management and operational experience
• Experience of running multi-national businesses with significant US operations

Mike is a chartered management accountant with significant experience leading finance teams at large listed companies. Prior to his appointment at Ferguson he was Group Finance Director of BBA Aviation plc, a leading provider of aviation support services with significant US operations, and CFO of AZ Electronic Materials plc and Nippon Sheet Glass as well as spending 15 years at Pilkington plc in a variety of operational and finance roles. Mike served as a Non Executive Director of Low & Bonar plc from December 2016 to May 2020.

Appointment
2017

Committee membership

• Chairman of the Disclosure Committee
• Chairman of the Treasury Committee
• Executive Committee
• Major Announcements Committee

Other principal appointments
None

Key strengths and experience

• Considerable international operational experience
• Extensive executive management experience within global businesses

Alan is a qualified chartered management accountant with extensive business leadership skills, executive and board experience and global business and financial reporting expertise. From 2002 to 2007, Alan served as Group Chief Executive of Hanson plc, where he had previously served as Finance Director and Chief Executive of Hanson Building Materials America. He served on the Management Board and Supervisory Board of HeidelbergCement AG and as a Non Executive Director of International Power plc.

Appointment

• 2013
• 2019 (Employee Engagement Director)

Committee membership

• Chairman of the Audit Committee
• Major Announcements Committee
• Nominations Committee
• Remuneration Committee

Other principal appointments
Non Executive Director of Owens-Illinois, Inc.

Key strengths and experience

• Broad business knowledge
• Extensive boardroom and City experience

Tessa has held senior advisory roles in both the UK and USA across a range of sectors. She held a variety of roles, including corporate finance, at J Henry Schroder & Co and Barclays de Zoete Wedd. She was a founder and Director of Cantos Communications and a Non Executive Director of Barratt Developments plc.

Appointment
2011

Committee membership

• Audit Committee
• Nominations Committee
• Remuneration Committee

Other principal appointments
Consultant at Spencer Stuart

Key strengths and experience

• Experienced senior executive with extensive board experience
• Extensive digital transformation, digital commerce, data analytics and marketing experience
  

Cathy has a strong track record in the retail, e-commerce and multi-channel arenas. She has served as the Chief Marketing Officer at Walmart.com, the SVP Sales and Marketing at PowerReviews and held senior marketing and internet roles at retailer Williams-Sonoma Inc., where she was responsible for leading efforts to launch its brands, such as Pottery Barn, on the web. She was an independent board director at Wilton Brands from 2016 to 2018.

Appointment
2019

Committee membership

• Audit Committee
• Nominations Committee
• Remuneration Committee
   

Other principal appointments

• Non Executive Director at FLIR Systems, Inc.
• Non Executive Director of Ulta Beauty, Inc.

Key strengths and experience

• Significant operational experience
• Extensive knowledge of US and international logistics and supply chain businesses

Tom is an experienced CEO with significant first-hand leadership experience of the markets in which the Group operates and a track record of driving accelerated profitable growth and promoting integrity, transparency and values-based leadership. His career started at BP and McKinsey and has encompassed leadership roles at FedEx, AquaTerra Corporation and Schenker AG. He served as a Non Executive Director of Zooplus AG from 2013 to 2016.

Appointment
2019

Committee membership

• Audit Committee
• Nominations Committee
• Remuneration Committee

Other principal appointments
Chief Executive Officer of Forward Air Corporation, Inc.

Key strengths and experience

• Considerable expertise in running complex logistics and supply chain activities
• Extensive experience of cutting edge technology and e-commerce

Nadia has substantial experience of the consumer and technology sectors. She was a Vice President at Amazon.com, Inc. and held management positions at Exelon Power Team, Diamond Management and Starlight Multimedia Inc. She held board level positions at Hointer Inc. and Cimpress N.V.

Appointment
2017

Committee membership

• Audit Committee
• Nominations Committee
• Remuneration Committee

Other principal appointments

• Non Executive Director of Mobile TeleSystems Public Joint Stock Company
• Member of the Supervisory Board of X5 Retail Group N.V.

Key strengths and experience

• Extensive experience in executive remuneration and human resources within large international businesses
• Significant knowledge of talent management and employee engagement

Jacky has experience across a number of sectors. She has worked as a HR Director in a number of different consumer facing businesses, including VEON ltd, easyJet plc and TUI Travel plc. She was a member of the Supervisory Board of TUI Deutschland, GmbH and a Director of PEAK Adventure Travel Group Limited.

Appointment
2014

Committee membership

• Chairman of the Remuneration Committee
• Audit Committee
• Nominations Committee

Other principal appointments
Chief People Officer of Experian plc. 

Graham was appointed Company Secretary on 1 August 2015. He is Secretary to the Board and all of the Committees of the Board. Graham, a solicitor, joined the Group in August 2004 as the General Counsel of its UK business and was Group Deputy Company Secretary from November 2012 to July 2015.

Appointment
2015

Committee membership

• Secretary to the Board and all of the Committees of the Board
• Graham regularly attends Board Meetings but is not a member of the Board

Other principal appointments
None