
Ian Smith was Chief Executive of Taylor Woodrow prior to its merger with George Wimpey. He was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the General Healthcare Group in September 2004, was previously CEO, Europe for Exel, Group Commercial Director of Ocean Group (before its merger with NFC to form Exel) and prior to that, Managing Director of Monitor Company Europe, a strategy consulting firm. Ian began his business career with the Royal Dutch/Shell Group of companies working with them for 10 years mainly in the Middle East. He has undertaken ad hoc advisory work for Government on industrial policy. He is a non-executive Director of Galiform.