Corporate Governance

Plc Board

Dr Christopher Fay CBE, Non-Executive Chairman (profile)
Arron Banks, Chief Executive Officer and Insurance Director (profile)
Paul Chase-Gardener, Finance Director (profile)
John Gannon, Commercial Director (profile)
Helen Molyneux, Non-Executive Director (profile)
Leslie Hughes, Non-Executive Director (profile)
Julian Telling, Non-Executive Director (profile)
Stuart Palmer, Non-Executive Director (profile)

The Board normally meets 6 times a year and is responsible for overall control of group affairs. These include the determination and approval of the strategy, financial statements, corporate governance and appointment of senior personnel.

Executive Board

Arron Banks, Chief Executive Officer and Insurance Director (profile)
Paul Chase-Gardener, Finance Director (profile)
John Gannon, Commercial Director (profile)
Alan Sanderson, CEO Brightside Broking (profile)
Martyn Holman, Head of UK Broking (profile)
Simon Pearce, Chief Operating Officer (profile)
James Jones, Head of Finance (profile)
Simon Jones, Head of IT (profile)

The Executive Board is responsible for implementation of group strategy and policy. (both operationally and financially), monitoring the performance of the business and reporting on such matters to the plc Board

Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees

The Board of Brightside Group Plc has established an audit committee and a remuneration committee. Each committee has formally delegated duties and responsibilities.

Audit Committee

Stuart Palmer, Chairman (profile)
Julian Telling (profile)
Leslie Hughes (profile)
Helen Molyneux (profile)

The audit committee, comprising Non-Executive Directors will as a minimum meet twice yearly, and will be responsible for:

• monitoring the quality of internal control;
• ensuring that the financial performance of the Group is properly measured and reported on;
• and meeting with the auditors and reviewing reports from the auditors relating to accounting and internal controls.

Remuneration Committee

Julian Telling, Chairman (profile)
Helen Molyneux (profile)
Dr Christopher Fay CBE (profile)
Stuart Palmer (profile)

The remuneration committee, comprising Non-Executive Directors will be responsible for:

• reviewing the performance of the Executive Directors;
• setting the scale and structure of their remuneration;
• reviewing the basis of their service agreements with due regard to the interests of shareholders; and
• making recommendations to the Board concerning the allocation of share options to Directors and employees.

Nomination Committee

Dr Christopher Fay CBE, Chairman (profile)
Paul Chase-Gardener (profile)
Arron Banks (profile)
John Gannon (profile)
Julian Telling (profile)
Helen Molyneux (profile)
Leslie Hughes (profile)
Stuart Palmer (profile)

The Nomination Committee is responsible for:

• reviewing the composition and structure of the Board
• identifying and nomination candidates to fill Board vacancies
• evaluation of the skills, knowledge and experience of non-executive directors prior to appointment
• keeping under review the leadership needs of the organisation