Allan Leighton
Chair
Appointed as Independent Chair on 19 February 2015.
Committee membership
Nominations (Chair)
Skills and experience
Allan has held many high profile roles, including Chief Executive of Asda from 1996 to 2000, and Non-Executive Chairman of Royal Mail from 2002 to 2009. Allan is currently the Chairman of C&A, Canal & River Trust, Element Limited, Allbright (the all women club) and a Non-Executive Director of The Restaurant Group Plc.