Gary Hughes

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Experienced Plc and Private Equity Executive, with extensive NED experience
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Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Gary Hughes

An experienced international operator with a proven Plc and private equity track record, experienced at Board level in both executive and non-executive capacities.

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Experienced Plc and Private Equity Executive, with extensive NED experience
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  • Glasgow Rocks Pro Basketball
    Non Executive Director & Owner
    Glasgow Rocks Pro Basketball Jul 2018 - Aug 2022
    Glasgow, United Kingdom
    The Rocks are one of the most successful basketball franchises in British basketball with an outstanding community development programme.
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  • Fintel Plc
    Chairman
    Fintel Plc Jan 2019 - Dec 2021
    Huddersfield, United Kingdom
    Formerly known as the SimplyBiz Group, Fintel is the UK’s leading fintech and support services business comprising the largest provider of intermediary business support, SimplyBiz, and the industry leading financial information, ratings and fintech business, Defaqto. Fintel connects and enables product providers, intermediaries and consumers through its technology, expertise and insights to help retail financial services operate more effectively and inspire better outcomes for all.
  • Catalis Group
    Non Executive Chairman
    Catalis Group Nov 2019 - Apr 2020
    London, Warsaw, Los Angeles And Other International Locations To Be Added
    Catalis is a diversified provider of development, testing and publishing services to the video games industry. The Group’s publishing division comprises Curve, a major publisher for third party independents, and Kuju, an in-house development business. It’s testing division, Testronic, is a premium quality assurance provider for the global games industry.
  • Scottish Event Campus (Sec)
    Ned, Senior Independent Director & Chair Of The Audit Committee
    Scottish Event Campus (Sec) Apr 2010 - Jun 2019
    Glasgow, United Kingdom
    The SEC is Scotland's leading concert, exhibition and conference centre based in Glasgow, with the new SSE Hydro at the heart of the campus. Role included chairing QD Events Limited, the exhibition and event organising arm of the SEC.
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  • Bmi Healthcare
    Non Executive Director & Chairman Of The Audit Committee
    Bmi Healthcare May 2015 - Dec 2018
    London, United Kingdom
    BMI is the leading private hospital group in the UK. I was one of Apax's two appointed non-executive directors. In addition to the Board role I was also Chairman of the Audit Committee.
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  • Majid Al Futtaim Retail Llp
    Ned, Chairman Of The Audit Committee & Chairman Of The Digital Acceleration Committee
    Majid Al Futtaim Retail Llp Nov 2015 - Sep 2018
    Dubai
    Majid Al Futtaim owns the franchise to operate the Carrefour brand/franchise in 38 markets across Middle East, Africa, Central Asia and Russia.
  • Scottish Football Association
    Senior Independent Non-Executive Director & Chairman Of The Audit Committee
    Scottish Football Association Apr 2015 - Jun 2018
    Glasgow, United Kingdom
    I was the second independent non-executive director of the governing body of Scottish football. This ranges from grassroots soccer through to the National Team. In addition to the Board role I was also Chairman on the Audit Committee.
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  • Booker Group Plc
    Non Executive Director And Chairman Of The Audit Committee
    Booker Group Plc Dec 2015 - Feb 2018
    London & Wellingborough
    Booker Group was the UK's leading food wholesaler and franchised convenience store operator, and a FTSE250 constituent. It merged with Tesco in March 2018.
  • Apax Partners
    Operating Executive
    Apax Partners Oct 2012 - Feb 2018
    London, United Kingdom
    Senior member of the Operational Excellence Team assisting deal teams with pre-acquisition due diligence; working with portfolio companies on improving performance, transformational change and business process improvement; and, providing interim management support where needed.
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  • Premier Farnell
    Ned & Chair Of Audit Committee
    Premier Farnell Sep 2014 - Oct 2016
    London
    Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee of this FTSE 250 company predominantly engaged in the marketing and distribution of products and services in the time-critical and innovation-focussed electronic components distribution sector. Company was sold successfully in October 2016.
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  • Smart Technologies Inc.
    Non-Executive Director
    Smart Technologies Inc. Dec 2013 - Sep 2016
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Smart Technologies is a leading provider of collaboration hardware and software digital solutions addressing the education and enterprise sectors. I was the Apax appointed representative on the Board of this formally Nasdaq quoted portfolio company. Company was successfully sold and de-listed in September 2016.
  • J Sainsbury Plc
    Ned & Chair Of The Audit Committee
    J Sainsbury Plc Jan 2005 - Jul 2015
    Uk
    J Sainsbury plc is one of the "big 4" supermarket groups in the UK and FTSE50 public company.
  • Gala Coral Group
    Chief Financial Officer
    Gala Coral Group Sep 2008 - Sep 2011
    Uk & Italy
    CFO role encompassing finance, property, compliance, purchasing, tax and treasury for one of the largest privately (PE) owned companies in the UK, and one of Europe's leading betting and gaming operators. During my time in role we completed one of the largest ever debt for equity restructurings in Europe and a £1.7bn refinancing. The business had 17,000 employees, a gross win of £1.2bn and an EBITDA of c. £300m.
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  • Cmp Information, A Division Of United Business Media Plc
    Chief Executive Officer
    Cmp Information, A Division Of United Business Media Plc Jan 2006 - Jul 2008
    Uk, Holland, Us And Other International Locations
    CEO of the largest operating division of this international FTSE250 b2b media group. The business had revenues of £210m, an EBITDA of £60m and employed 1,200 people. The business had significant international operations and during my time at CMPi we expanded into Brazil, China and India, developed a strong digital platform and established a successful conferences business.
  • Emap Plc
    Group Finance Director
    Emap Plc Sep 2000 - May 2005
    Uk, France, Usa, Australia And Other International Locations
    A broad based main board role in this FTSE 100 media company with a market capitalisation of c. £2bn. The business encompassed consumer magazines, commercial radio, television and business media. During my time at Emap my role was extended to include strategy as well as chairing Emap's radio and television businesses
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  • Scottish Media Group Plc
    Group Finance Director
    Scottish Media Group Plc Jun 1996 - Jun 2000
    Uk
    SMG was the pre-eminent Scottish media business with interests in commercial television, radio, outdoor and cinema advertising. whilst there the company's market capitalisation increased from £350m through to just over £1bn.
  • Forte Plc
    Deputy Finance Director
    Forte Plc May 1994 - Jun 1996
    Uk And Many International Locations
    Forte was a FTSE100 quoted company with a market capitalisation of c.£3bn and one of the world's largest hotel and hospitality groups. the business was turned around during this period and sold to Granada plc in one of the most hostile takeovers of the 1990's, where I was a key part of the plc defence team. Post takeover role was expanded to that of Commercial Director responsible for property and business development.
  • Guinness Plc & United Distillers
    Various Roles
    Guinness Plc & United Distillers Nov 1988 - May 1994
    Uk, Usa, Canada, Mexico And Other International Locations
    Roles included Group Financial Controller, Mergers & Acquisitions Director - both at plc level - and Senior VP Finance & Manufacturing, United Distillers North America within this global FTSE100 FMCG drinks company.
  • Ernst & Whinney (Now Ernst & Young)
    Trainee And Qualified Chartered Accountant
    Ernst & Whinney (Now Ernst & Young) Jan 1985 - Nov 1988
    Uk & Australia
    Trained and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in the London office of this international accounting services firm - including a seven month secondment to the firm's Australian practice.
  • Barings Bank Limited
    Commodity Broker & Analyst
    Barings Bank Limited Sep 1983 - Oct 1984
    Uk
    On leaving university joined this City investment bank trading tea, coffee, sugar cocoa and other base commodities.

Gary Hughes Skills

Strategy Mergers And Acquisitions Private Equity Restructuring Business Strategy Business Development Venture Capital Change Management Corporate Finance Finance Executive Management Business Transformation Acquisitions M&a Experience Due Diligence Valuation Mergers Capital Markets Board Of Directors Board Level Strategic Partnerships Corporate Development Management Consulting Business Process Improvement Ipo Emerging Markets Acquisition Integration Corporate Governance It Strategy Lbo Deal Sourcing Investor Relations Business Valuation Deal Execution Financial Structuring

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