Our Leadership
Committee Member:
Chair of the Nomination Committee
Appointed:
2022
Skills & experience:
David Tyler joined the PZ Cussons Board as a Non-Executive Director in 2022, becoming Chair in March 2023. His business experience spans the consumer, retail, business services and financial services sectors. His executive career (1974 to 2006) was spent in financial and general management at Unilever, NatWest, Christie’s and GUS. Since 2007, he has had a non-executive career, chairing Sainsbury’s, Logica, Hammerson, 3i Quoted Private Equity, the White Company, Imagr, JoJo Maman Bébé and Hampstead Theatre. He has also been a Non-Executive Director at Experian, Burberry, Reckitt Benckiser and Rubix. David currently chairs Domestic & General and the Government- backed Parker Review on ethnic diversity in UK business.
Independent:
Yes
Other appointments:
- Director and Chair of Domestic & General Limited
Committee Member:
Member of the Environmental and Social Impact Committee
Appointed:
2020
Skills & experience:
Jonathan is an experienced FMCG executive, having worked for several well-known global branded consumer goods businesses across a range of categories including beauty, personal care, home care and food. Prior to joining PZ Cussons, he was Chief Operating Officer at Avon Products Inc, with overall responsibility for supply chain, marketing, digital, research and development and IT functions and was a core member of the executive team delivering a successful turnaround of the business. He spent the first 21 years of his career at Procter & Gamble, working across a wide range of categories with extensive experience in developed and developing markets, progressing to General Manager, oral care and feminine care for the Greater China Region. He has also held senior leadership positions at the Kellogg Company, serving as Managing Director, UK and Ireland and also Vice President, European markets.
Independent:
No
Appointed:
2026
Skills & experience:
Jan is an experienced Chief Financial Officer with extensive experience in senior finance and strategy roles in international businesses. Prior to joining PZ Cussons, she was Interim Chief Financial Officer at Severfield plc. Before that she was Chief Financial Officer of Manchester Airports Group (MAG) for more than five years, playing a key role in delivering major transformation projects. She has also held senior finance roles at Tyco and Johnson Controls.
Independent:
No
Committee Member:
Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee
Member of the Nomination Committee
Member of the Remuneration Committee
Appointed:
2024
Skills & experience:
Vivek is a global business leader with over 30 years of senior general management experience in international financial services and private equity. In his executive career, he was most recently CEO of Terra Firma, a leading European Private Equity firm, and prior to that, Deputy Group CFO at Standard Chartered plc. He is an experienced Non-Executive Director, and is a Non-Executive Director of Aberdeen Group plc and Investec plc, and serves on the Council at King’s College London. With extensive board and chair roles as an Investor Director, Vivek brings a wealth of strategic and financial expertise to multi- sector businesses.
Independent:
Yes
Other appointments:
- Non-Executive Director of Aberdeen Group plc
- Non-Executive Director of Ebury Partners Limited
- Non-Executive Director of Investec plc, Investec Bank plc and Investec Limited
- Council member of King’s College London
- Non-Executive Director of The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Committee Member:
Chair of the Remuneration Committee
Member of the Nomination Committee
Member of Environmental and Social Impact Committee
Designated Non-Executive Director for employee engagement
Appointed:
2019
Skills & experience:
Kirsty is an experienced remuneration committee chair and holds specific expertise in organisational culture and change management. In her executive career of more than 30 years, she is currently Chief People & Culture Officer at Delinian Trading Ltd., having completed a three-year assignment as Chief Business Officer at Diaverum AB, and 24 years at BP plc in senior executive positions, including Group Head of Organisational Effectiveness and leading the strategic co-ordination of the company’s global B2B business. Kirsty also chairs the Corporate Responsibility Committee at Serco Group plc.
Independent:
Yes
Other appointments:
- Non-Executive Director of Serco Group plc
Committee Member:
Member of the Audit & Risk Committee
Member of the Nomination Committee
Member of the Remuneration Committee
Appointed:
2021
Skills & experience:
Jitesh is an experienced FTSE director. Jitesh was most recently Chief Financial Officer at Spire Healthcare Group plc, was Chair of the Sustainability Committee from 2018 to 2024, and sat on the Disclosure Committee, Executive Committee and Safety, Quality and Risk Committee. Prior to that, Jitesh was Chief Financial Officer at De La Rue between 2015 and 2018, and at Greenergy International, Mobile Streams, where he led their IPO, and T-Mobile International UK.
Independent:
Yes
Committee Member:
Chair of the Environmental and Social Impact Committee
Member of Nomination Committee
Member of Remuneration Committee
Member of Audit & Risk Committee
Appointed:
2021
Skills & experience:
Valeria is an international business leader with a focus on digital, brand-building, and business transformation. She currently leverages her 27 years of executive experience to drive impact across a plural portfolio of non-executive and advisory roles. This includes serving as a Non-Executive Director at Hunter Douglas Group Ltd. and providing strategic advice to lifestyle brands and digital start-ups. Her executive career spans leadership positions in both developed and emerging markets at Ralph Lauren, Amazon, Diageo, Boston Consulting Group, and Procter & Gamble. She brings extensive experience in general management, digital strategy, commercial operations, innovation, and marketing across branded consumer goods, fashion, and online retailing.
Independent:
Yes
Other appointments:
- Non-Executive Director of Hunter Douglas Group Limited
Jonathan is an experienced FMCG executive, having worked for several well-known global branded consumer goods businesses across a range of categories including beauty, personal care, home care and food. Prior to joining PZ Cussons, he was Chief Operating Officer at Avon Products Inc, with overall responsibility for supply chain, marketing, digital, research and development and IT functions and was a core member of the executive team delivering a successful turnaround of the business. He spent the first 21 years of his career at Procter & Gamble, working across a wide range of categories with extensive experience in developed and developing markets, progressing to General Manager, oral care and feminine care for the Greater China Region. He has also held senior leadership positions at the Kellogg Company, serving as Managing Director, UK and Ireland and also Vice President, European markets.
Jan is an experienced Chief Financial Officer with extensive experience in senior finance and strategy roles in international businesses. Prior to joining PZ Cussons, she was Interim Chief Financial Officer at Severfield plc. Before that she was Chief Financial Officer of Manchester Airports Group (MAG) for more than five years, playing a key role in delivering major transformation projects. She has also held senior finance roles at Tyco and Johnson Controls.
Cath Bailey joined PZ Cussons in April 2023 as Chief People Officer and is responsible for developing and delivering the Global People Strategy including the Group’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy.
Prior to joining PZ Cussons, Cath was Chief People Officer at Manchester Airports Group, and also brings extensive experience of leading the People agenda for a number of global well known brands, including Avon Cosmetics, the Kellogg Company and Barclays. She has also worked as an Organisation Consultancy Partner for US Private Equity companies.
Cath brings strong transformation, talent and succession planning expertise and is passionate about creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
Abby joined PZ Cussons in 2019 and has subsequently held several Group and UK leadership roles. Prior to this role, she was Global Transformation & Solutions Director, responsible for our global applications environment, ERP systems and business change practice.
Abby brings extensive experience in technology and business transformation, with a strong background in logistics and retail sectors. She is passionate about leading effective change programmes, successfully aligning technology with business strategy to deliver impactful results.
Oghale is the Managing Director of the Africa Consumer Business and is responsible for leading P&L delivery, market share and business growth. He is also accountable for end-to-end operations management and organizational health across the Africa market.
Before joining PZ Cussons, Oghale served as General Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Managing Director West Africa for SC Johnson. More widely, he spent several years at Procter & Gamble in Africa and the US, holding several leadership roles across market strategy and planning; and commercial management roles for Walmart’s International Customer Team, supporting emerging markets in Asia and Latin America, and health & beauty categories.
Dimitris was appointed Transformation Leader and Chief Executive Officer of PZ Cussons Nigeria plc in June 2023.
Having joined PZ Cussons in 1995 working in Business Development in Eastern Europe, he later became Business Development Manager for East Africa, and progressed to join the Africa Executive Leadership Team, with responsibility for the sustainable growth of the business in sub-Sahara Africa. He then spent three years managing our joint venture with Haier in West Africa. He brings vast experience in delivering high growth in emerging economies, specifically in Asia and Africa.
Kareem was appointed General Counsel and Company Secretary in August 2024, after four years at PZ Cussons working across various parts of the Legal, Governance and Compliance function.
Kareem has significant experience in corporate and capital markets law having trained at the British law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, primarily in their M&A and capital markets teams. He has worked in Australia, Japan and the UK and delivered projects in both emerging and developed markets globally. Before joining PZ Cussons, Kareem worked at Tullow Oil plc as senior legal adviser and deputy company secretary. He brings with him an international perspective and deep understanding of the legal risks and opportunities faced by listed companies operating with a global footprint.
Steve joined PZ in 2010 as Managing Director for Global Procurement, progressing to Global Supply Chain Director for our Beauty and Personal Care Divisions before joining the Executive Leadership Team as Chief Supply Chain Officer in 2021. He is responsible for setting and executing the Group Supply Chain vision and strategy to ensure that the supply chain is flexible and responsive to the business needs whilst being cost efficient.
He brings a wealth of experience spanning commercial, supply chain, marketing and procurement in FMCG and retail businesses including senior leadership roles at L’Oréal and The Body Shop, Bacardi and Somerfield supermarkets.
Alastair (Al) Smith is Managing Director of our ANZ business.
Al joined PZ Cussons in 2007 as a Business Development Manager following retail roles in the UK including Northern Foods, and his career has progressed through senior management commercial roles in both our UK and ANZ business units, most recently as Sales Director for ANZ.
He is an experienced leader with a solid understanding of retail dynamics for PZ Cussons in ANZ and what it takes to deliver profitable growth in competitive categories.
Rob is Managing Director of our European business, with responsibility for leading its continued evolution in line with our group strategy.
Rob is an experienced Managing Director with a passion for brand-building and motivating teams to drive performance. He joined PZ Cussons Australia in May 2001 as an Account Manager for the pharmacy business and quickly progressed through various roles within the organisation in key Asia Pacific markets before accepting the role of Managing Director for our ANZ business, leading a significant turnaround for the local business on behalf of the Group. He accepted the role of Managing Director of the UK in June 2022 and Managing Director of UK and Ireland in December 2023.
Paul is Chief Growth and Marketing Officer, with responsibility for accelerating the future growth of the business in international markets, and leading our brand-building, innovation and brand planning capabilities and talent agenda in line with our group strategy.
Paul joined PZ Cussons as Interim Managing Director of our Beauty business in 2021, successfully leading the team during a busy transition period, and remaining on the ExCo to accept the role of Managing Director, Business Development in January 2022 and then Chief Growth and Marketing Officer in December 2023.
Paul brings a blend of over 25 years’ experience in consumer marketing, sales and general management. He started his career at Procter and Gamble, quickly progressing through various senior management roles to Managing Director for Cosmetics International Operations and driving household penetration for brands including Max Factor and Olay.
Ningcy is Managing Director of our Asia business, a role she was appointed to in June 2023. She is responsible for overseeing operations across Asia in line with our group strategy, including driving business growth in the Indonesian market.
With over 15 years of experience in Brand and Marketing Management, Ningcy joined PZ Cussons as the Head of Marketing for the Asia region in January 2011. During this period, she has built a strong understanding of PZ Cussons’ Indonesia business, having progressed through five senior leadership positions, including Sales Director. Prior to PZ Cussons, Ningcy held senior roles at Nestlé and Sara Lee, amongst other businesses.
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GOVERNANCE
The Board is committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance, understanding the role it plays in delivering long-term sustainable success for PZ Cussons.
