S&U plc - Investor Relations

Company Board
Mr Anthony Coombs, Chairman E-Mail: anthonycoombs@suplc.co.uk Joined S & U in 1975 and was appointed Managing Director in 1999 and became Chairman in 2008. Between 1987 and 1997 served as a Member of Parliament and was a member of the Government. Serves on the Executive of the Consumer Credit Association and chairs its Public Relations Committee and is a director of a number of companies and charities including chairing the trustees of the National Institute for Conductive Education.
Mr Graham Coombs, Deputy Chairman E-Mail: grahamcoombs@suplc.co.uk Joined S&U plc after graduating from London Business School in 1976. He is responsible for the Group’s subsidiary S D Taylor Limited and for property matters. He was appointed Deputy Chairman in 2008.
Mr Guy Thompson, Group Director E-Mail: guythompson@advantage-finance.co.uk Guy joined the group in 1999 as Managing Director of Advantage Finance and has overseen an excellent performance in their first 9 years. Guy has a strong track record in the finance and motor sectors and since his appointment brings these skills to the Board of S&U plc.
Mr Mike Mullins, Group Director E-Mail: mikemullins@suplc.co.uk I have overall responsibility for all fifteen branches of S&U plc covering Cornwall to London to the Midlands. I am involved in strategic managerial planning for these branches, concentrating on the areas of debt control, arrears, sales promotion, and cash collection in order to consistently improve business quality. I control staff retention and motivation, striving for the best sales force possible in order to improve profitability within the company.
Mr Chris Redford, Group Finance Director E-Mail: chrisredford@suplc.co.uk A Chartered accountant with over 10 years business experience in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods, food and travel sectors prior to his appointment as Finance Director of Advantage Finance in 1999. Following a successful start up period for Advantage he was appointed as Group Finance Director with effect from 1 March 2004.
Group Management
Mr Tim Moores, Group Financial Controller E-Mail: timmoores@suplc.co.uk This section primarily provided group area managers with a weekly update on branch and company progress. We also deal with the sale and purchase of HP items and the transfer of client accounts from branch to branch.
Mr Mike Walker, Group IT Manager E-Mail: mikewalker@suplc.co.uk My job is to develop and maintain a strong and stable computer network. This includes the upgrading from old MS DOS systems to new servers running a thin client system. The maintenance of our firewalls and anti-virus are also a high priority in my job.
Mr Mark Page, Group Facilities Manager E-Mail: markpage@suplc.co.uk My team is responsible for the Group Fleet and Administration Department combining, Motor Fleet, Group Health & Safety Policies, & Accident management, Commercial and Fleet Insurance, Property Management, Stationery / Marketing, Utilities, Consumer Credit Applications and Audit procedures, General Budget and Expenditure controls, and General Administration.
SD Taylor Limited
Mr Mike Thompson, Managing Director E-Mail: mikethompson@sd-taylor.co.uk I am responsible for the promotion, development and expansion of the group's northwest, northeast and Scotland subsidiary. I aim to provide dynamic leadership, strategic direction and clear focus, in order that turnover be increased and profits maximized.

Advantage Finance Ltd
Mr Keith Charlton, Deputy Managing Director E-Mail: keithcharlton@advantage-finance.co.uk Responsible for sales management, business development, external marketing, public relations, training support, compliance, product & brand strategy, planning and implementation.