PORT OF TYNE ANNUAL REVIEW 2012

ANNUAL REVIEW 2012MEMBERS OF THE BOARDDuring the year there were a number of changes to the Board. Sir IanWrigglesworth stepped down as Chairman in July 2012 and Sir Les Eltonstepped up from his previous role of Deputy Chairman. Hilary Florek wasappointed as Deputy Chairman in July and David Appleton joined the boardas a Non-Executive Director in December 2012.The Executive Management Team comprises the Executive Directors of theBoard and Ian Gibson − Director of Logistics, Geoff Gillon − Director of HumanResources, Captain Mike Nicholson − Harbour Master, and Susan Wear −Director of Corporate Affairs.CHAIRMANSIR LES ELTON DLSir Les Elton was appointed Chairman of the Port of Tyne in July 2012, after 5years in the role of Deputy Chairman and as the Chair of the Finance Committeeand the Remuneration Committee. After his successful 20-year career as ChiefExecutive of Gateshead Council, he brings to the role his extensive experienceof leadership, management of change, regional affairs and urban regenerationand development. Sir Les was knighted in June 2005 and he has gone on tochair a number of reviews for the Government. He is also Chair of Northern Filmand Media and is a Deputy Lieutenant of Northumberland.CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERANDREW MOFFATAndrew Moffat was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2008, having previouslybeen Financial and Commercial Director. He has been a Board member since2007 and is a member of the Finance Committee. Andrew joined the Portin 2007 from 3UK, a telecoms subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based multi-nationalconglomerate Hutchison Whampoa, where he was Chief Finance Officer.Prior to this he held several senior financial and commercial positions withinOrange plc, including that of UK Director of Strategy, where his direction andsupport in the development of business strategies resulted in the growthand success of the Orange Group.NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORSDEPUTY CHAIRMANHILARY FLOREK(SINCE JULY 2012)Hilary Florek is a StrategicCommunications specialist andestablished her PR and Marketingconsultancy, HFPR, in Newcastleupon Tyne in 2000. She wasappointed to the Board in 2006 andis Chairman of the Finance Committeeand the Remuneration Committee.DAVID APPLETON(FROM DECEMBER 2012)David Appleton has held a varietyof senior positions with some of theworld’s largest shipping lines, mostrecently as Senior Vice President forAPL based in Singapore. He currentlyruns a maritime industry consultancy.SIMON BEECHINORSimon Beechinor is a qualifiedMaster Mariner with extensivesenior management and operationalexperience of the shipping industry.He was appointed to the Boardin 2007 and is a member of theAudit Committee.DR JON W HARGREAVES CBEJon Hargreaves joined the Board inNovember 2010 and was previouslythe Chief Executive Officer of ScottishWater from 2002 to 2007. He is theformer Chairman of British WaterwaysScotland and is currently Chairmanof Scottish Canals. He is a memberof the Finance Committee and theRemuneration Committee.MAXINE POTTMaxine Pott, a Chartered Accountantand Partner of RMT Accountants andBusiness Advisors in Newcastle uponTyne, joined the Board in 2011. Sheis a former Non-Executive Directorof the Universal Building Society andNewcastle Building Society and is amember of the Finance Committeeand the Remuneration Committee.CHRISTOPHER ROBSONChris Robson is Managing Partner ofRyecroft Glenton, a Newcastle firmof Chartered Accountants. He wasappointed to the Board in 2005 andis Chairman of the Audit Committee.DR ALAN G RUTHERFORD OBEDr Alan Rutherford joined the Boardin November 2010. He was previouslyNon-Executive Chairman of theNational Renewable Energy Centre(Narec). He is a member of theAudit Committee.EXECUTIVE DIRECTORSCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERDR JOHN HUDSONJohn Hudson was appointed ChiefFinancial Officer and joined the Boardin 2009. He qualified as a CharteredAccountant with Deloitte & Touche in1998 and his career includes seniorroles within Black & Decker and theIdeal Stelrad Group.CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICERBRIAN REEVEBrian Reeve is a Chartered CivilEngineer with particular expertisein heavy engineering and portmanagement. He joined Port ofTyne in 2004 and has responsibilityfor engineering services andinfrastructure development.CHIEF OPERATING OFFICERSTEVEN HARRISONSteven Harrison was previouslyManaging Director of H J Banks(Mining) Limited before joiningthe Port in June 2009 as ChiefOperating Officer, responsible for theConventional and Bulk Cargo, Cruiseand Ferry, Car Terminals and Estatesbusiness areas. He joined the Boardin January 2010.