Richard Last, Executive Chair

Richard Last, Chair

Appointed:

 

Richard joined the Board in November 2015.

 

Membership:

 

  • Nomination Committee
  • Remuneration Committee
  • ESG Committee

Experience:

 

Richard is currently Non-Executive Director of AIM listed Corero Network Security plc. Richard is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales®(FCA) and has over 30 years experience of Public Companies, particularly IT Software and Services and Communications businesses.

Mark Pickett, CEO

Mark Pickett, Chief Executive Officer

Appointed:

 

Mark joined Tribal and the Board in July 2016.

 

Membership:

 

  • Nomination Committee
  • ESG Committee

Experience:

 

Previously he was Chief Financial Officer and Finance Director, UK of Computer Sciences Corp (CSC), a US-based global leader in technology-enabled business solutions and services. Mark also spent 18 years in a variety of senior finance roles with Oracle across a number of geographies, primarily in its software businesses.

Diane McIntyre, CFO

Diane McIntyre, Chief Financial Officer

Appointed:

 

Diane joined Tribal on 1 June 2021.

 

Membership:


  • ESG Committee

Experience:

 

Diane has over 25 years' experience in finance roles, including her most recent role as Director of Finance at Sky UK Limited, and previous senior financial and executive positions at Vodafone Group plc and Cable and Wireless plc. As an experienced finance leader, Diane has a wealth of knowledge across commercial negotiation, strategy development and operational expansion.

Roger McDowell, Senior Independent Director

Roger McDowell, Senior Independent Director

Appointed:

 

Roger joined the Board in November 2015.

 

Membership:

 

  • Nomination Committee
  • Remuneration Committee
  • Audit Committee

Experience:

 

Roger is currently serving as Non-Executive Chairman of Avingtrans plc, Hargreaves Services plc, Brand Architeckts plc (formerly Swallowfield), Non-Executive Director of Proteone Sciences plc and British Smaller Companies VCT 2 plc.

Nigel Halkes

Nigel Halkes, Non-Executive Director

Appointed:

 

Nigel joined the Board in January 2020.

 

Membership:

 

  • Nomination Committee
  • Remuneration Committee
  • Audit Committee
  • ESG Committee

Experience:

 

Nigel is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (FCA). He qualified with EY and had a successful career with EY, retiring as Managing Partner UK and Ireland in 2013. Nigel is a Non-Executive Director of Hargreaves Services plc. He is also a Non-Executive Director at Netcall plc, a leading provider of intelligent automation and customer engagement software. Nigel continues to take time to develop his non-executive leadership skills.

Corporate Governance

Tribal is committed to high standards of corporate governance and maintaining sound business ethics.

The PLC Board applies the principles of good governance and supports a culture of open debate and constructive challenge to enable Tribal to meet its objectives, and to do so in a controlled and efficient manner. In fulfilling their responsibilities, the Directors govern the Group in the best interest of the Company and its shareholders whilst having due regard to the interests of other stakeholders including customers, employees, suppliers and regulators.

Board Committees

The plc Board has established four Committees to assist with its effective operation: the Audit Committee, the Remuneration Committee, the Nomination Committee and the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee. Each Committee has responsibilities to the Board which are outlined in formal Terms of Reference that have been approved by the Board. The Terms of Reference, are available on the Group’s website www.tribalgroup.com, are subject to annual review to ensure the Committees continue to follow best practice. The Chairman of each Committee reports to the plc Board after each Committee meeting and minutes are tabled at the next plc Board meeting.

Audit Committee

The Committee, chaired by Nigel Halkes, meets at least twice a year. It monitors the integrity of the Half Year and Annual Report and Accounts and formal announcements relating to the Group’s financial performance. It reviews significant financial reporting issues, accounting policies and disclosures, key judgements, reviews the effectiveness of internal controls, as well as overseeing the engagement and scope of the annual audit.

See the Terms of Reference. 




Nomination Committee

The Committee, chaired by Richard Last, meets at least once a year. It leads the process for Board structure, size and composition of the Board and its Committees, and makes recommendations to the Board with regard to any changes required to ensure an appropriate balance of skills, expertise, knowledge, diversity and independence.  

See the Terms of Reference.


Remuneration Committee

The Committee, chaired by Roger McDowell, meets at least twice a year. It reviews and makes recommendations as to the Directors’ remuneration, including benefits, terms of appointment and share schemes.

See the Terms of Reference.


ESG Committee

The Committee, Chaired by Nigel Halkes, meets at least twice a year. It makes recommendations to the Board on the overarching ESG vision and priorities within Tribal to advance our approach, engage our colleagues throughout the business, and further refine and develop the details of our ESG strategy. 

See the Terms of Reference.


See our Annual Report for further details of our Board committees, remuneration policy, recent Director’s shareholdings & dealings and broader governance information.
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