About

Adam was appointed to the Board as a non-executive director and Chair Designate on 12 May 2026. Adam will assume the role of Chair on 22 July 2026 following the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting, subject to shareholder approval. 

Other current roles

Adam is the Chair of BT Group plc, where he also chairs the Nomination Committee and has responsibility for security oversight. He is also Chair of Kantar Group. 

Skills and contribution

Adam is an experienced chair and former FTSE 100 Chief Executive with a strong track record of leading large, consumer‑facing organisations. His career spans senior leadership roles across multiple sectors, with particular experience in brand‑led businesses and in driving digital and operational transformation.

Experience

Adam has held a number of non‑executive and chair roles, including previously serving as Chair of Whitbread plc, ASOS, Stage Entertainment BV and Vue International Cinema Group, and as a non‑executive director of Sony Group Corporation. Adam also has over 20 years’ experience as a CEO including as CEO of ITV, Royal Mail, the Football Association and as Joint CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi.

Experian Board committees

  • Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee
  • Remuneration Committee
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