HEADLAM - Key Persons


Adam Phillips - CFO, Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Member of the Disclosure Committee
Responsibility for managing the Group's financial affairs; Support the Chief Executive with his corporate relations responsibilities, including with shareholders; Chairs the Executive Risk Committee; Responsible for managing the Group's I.T. department, infrastructure and cyber security; In conjunction with the Executive Team and Executive Risk Committee, oversee the Group's risk profile and risk management process; and Responsible for implementing the Group's corporate development strategy.

Alison Hughes - Chief Legal Officer, Secretary

Job Titles:
  • Company Secretary
  • General Counsel
  • Member of the Disclosure Committee

Chris Payne - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive
  • Member of the Disclosure Committee
Lead and manage the Group; Develop Group strategy for the enhancement of long-term stakeholder value taking into account the needs and views of each stakeholder group; Lead the Executive Team in the implementation of Group Strategy agreed by the Board; Run the businesses in accordance with the policies and plans approved by the Board; Maintain relationships with shareholders and advise the Board accordingly; Set an example to the workforce and communicate the Board's expectations particularly with regard to culture, and compliance; and Responsible for health and safety and Group diversity initiatives. Chris Payne, who became Chief Executive in March 2022, and members of the Executive Team held newly instigated ‘open forums' across all the Company's distribution sites during 2022. The forums gave colleagues from all departments the opportunity to give feedback and ideas for improvement directly to members of the senior team.

Jemima Bird

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Remuneration Committee
  • Independent Non - Executive Director
  • Member of the Audit Committee
  • Member of the Nomination Committee

Karen Hubbard

Job Titles:
  • Independent Non - Executive Director
  • Member of the Audit Committee
  • Member of the Nomination Committee
  • Member of the Remuneration Committee

Keith Edelman - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Nomination Committee
  • Member of the Remuneration Committee
  • Non - Executive Chairman
Manage and provide leadership to the Board and set its agenda; Ensure high standards of corporate governance and set the cultural tone from the top; Act as a liaison between the management of the Company and the Board; Provide independent advice and counsel to the Chief Executive; Responsible for the effectiveness of the Board and its decision-making process and enable an annual review of its effectiveness; Facilitate effective contribution of all Directors and constructive relations between Executive and Non-Executive Directors; Ensure appropriate induction training for each Director; Ensure effective communication with shareholders and other stakeholder groups; Participates in corporate relations activities, including with shareholders as appropriate; and Accountable for overseeing ESG matters and strategy.

Robin Williams

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Audit Committee
  • Independent Non - Executive Director
  • Member of the Nomination Committee
  • Member of the Remuneration Committee

Stephen Bird

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Audit Committee
  • Member of the Nomination Committee
  • Member of the Remuneration Committee
  • Senior Independent Director
In addition to their role as a Non-Executive Director: Act as a sounding board for the Chairman on Board related matters; Lead the effectiveness evaluation of the Chairman; Act as an intermediary for other Directors when necessary; Be available to shareholders who wish to discuss matters which cannot be resolved otherwise; and Work with the Chairman, other Directors and/or shareholders to resolve significant issues and to maintain Board and Company stability in periods of stress.