Board of Directors
The Board of Imperial Tobacco Group PLC, which meets at least five times a year, currently comprises a Non-Executive Chairman, a Non-Executive Deputy Chairman, six Non-Executive Directors and three Executive Directors, with a clear separation of the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive to ensure an appropriate balance of power and authority.
Michael Herlihy MA, (Oxon), Solicitor
Non-Executive Director, Aged 57
Appointment
Appointed Non Executive Director, July 2007.
Committee membership
Nominations Committee, Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee.
Skills and experience
Michael was formerly General Counsel and Head of Mergers and Acquisitions for ICI PLC with overall responsibility for corporate acquisitions and divestments and has extensive experience of both private and public market transactions.
External appointments
Serves on the Board of Compass Partners International LLP and is currently General Counsel of Smiths Group plc.
