Philip Nevill Green
Philip Nevill Green CBE (born 12 May 1953) is a British business executive.[1] He became Chairman of Carillion[2] in May 2014 and has been Chairman of BakerCorp[2] since June 2011, following the company's acquisition by the private equity firm, Permira. Green is also Chairman Designate of Williams & Glyn, the UK challenger bank that is being divested by Royal Bank of Scotland.[3] From 2006 to 2011 he was executive of the United Utilities[2][3][4] when he was succeeded by Steve Mogford, and was the chairman of the shipbroker, Clarkson.[5] He advised the British prime minister David Cameron on issues such as corporate responsibility.[6] In addition, he has supported several charity projects including charity Sentebale[7] and the charity Hope Through Action.[8] He graduated from the University of Wales and got a master's degree in business from London Business School.[2]
Green was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2014 Birthday Honours for services to business and charity in the UK and South Africa.[9]
References
- ↑ Terry Macalister, The Guardian, 3 February 2004, P&O casts of its container unit, Accessed June 11, 2014, "... based in London and headed by liner boss Philip Green..."
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Philip Nevill Green (executive profile), Accessed June 11, 2014, "...Green served as the Chief Executive Officer of United Utilities Group PLC (a/k/a United Utilities PLC) from March 31, 2006 to March 31, 2011. .."
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 27 September 2013, James Quinn, Financial Editor, The Telegraph, RBS to create new challenger bank under revived 'Williams & Glyn's' brand: Royal Bank of Scotland is to create a new challenger brand under the revived 'Williams & Glyn’s’ brand after opting to take an £800m investment from a group led by private equity firm Corsair Capital, Accessed June 11, 2014, "...Philip Green, the former chief executive of United Utilities..."
- ↑ Paul Newton, 6 April 2011, Utility Week, Philip Green on five years as chief of United Utilities: Philip Green is leaving United Utilities today after five years as its chief executive. He spoke to Janet Wood about the experience., Accessed June 11, 2014, "...one thing Philip Green won't miss about his five years running a regulated business at United Utilities, it's the regulatory paperwork. ..."
- ↑ Jason O'Connell, 13 February 2014, Trade Winds News, Green leaves Clarksons: Philip Green is stepping down as chairman of the board at Clarksons barely six months after joining the world’s largest shipbroker, Accessed June 11, 2014, "...The former P&O Nedloyd chief executive is leaving to focus on his other commitments..."
- ↑ Jenna Pudelek, Third Sector Online, 8 February 2013, Government should make giving more tax-efficient, says Prime Minister's CSR adviser, Accessed June 11, 2014, "...Philip Green ... The Prime Minister’s adviser on corporate social responsibility...."
- ↑ 7 May 2014, Victoria Murphy, The Mirror, Prince Harry makes first official appearance since split with Cressida Bonas to host charity party, Accessed June 11, 2014, "...Sentebale Chairman Philip Green...."
- ↑ 14 June 2010: New sports centre opens in Mbekweni - [1], Accessed June 11, 2014, "...Philip Green, patron of the charity Hope Through Action...."
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 60895. p. b9. 14 June 2014.
