Michael Spencer
Michael Spencer is the Non-executive Chairman of Numis and is the Group Chief Executive of Intercapital plc (“ICAP plc”), which is the world’s largest interdealer broker. Michael Spencer is also Chairman of Intercapital Private Group Limited (“IPGL”), which he founded in 1986, a private company which owns a leading financial spread betting bookmaker, City Index and various other interests, including a 12.08% stake in Numis Corporation Plc.

Oliver Hemsley
Oliver Hemsley is the Chief Executive Officer of Numis and is responsible for the implementation and the day-to-day operational and strategic running of the business. Oliver is a non-executive Director of Abbey Protection Group Limited (Numis’ associate) and Pinnacle Regeneration Group Plc (the housing services business in which Numis has taken a 15% stake). Prior to founding Numis, Oliver worked as a Marine Underwriter at Lloyd’s for the Brockbank Group.

Tom Bartlam
Tom Bartlam is a Non-executive Director of Numis and is a chartered accountant. Prior to his retirement in 2005 Tom was Managing Director of Intermediate Capital Group PLC (ICG), which he co-founded in 1989. Tom Bartlam remains a Non-executive Director of ICG and is Chairman of Pantheon International Participations PLC.

Declan Kelly
Declan Kelly is a Non-executive Director of Numis, and acts as Michael Spencer’s alternate. Declan Kelly is the Chief Executive of Intercapital Private Group Limited.

Lorna Tilbian
Lorna Tilbian is an Executive Director of Numis and has worked as a Media Analyst in the City for 22 years with a distinguished career. Lorna Tilbian joined Numis in 2001 having previously held positions at SG Warburg and Panmure Gordon, and leads Numis’ Media Research team, which has been ranked in the top three for their analysis of UK Media companies since 1987. Lorna Tilbian is a Non-executive Director of Jupiter Primadona Growth Trust Plc and appears in the Campaign ‘A’ List, as well as ranking No.2 in The Business magazine’s “Britain’s Top 50 Equity Analyst” list.

Bill Trent
Bill Trent is the Chief Financial Officer of Numis and is a chartered accountant having spent eight years with Price Waterhouse. Bill Trent had previously worked as an independent strategic adviser following 14 years with McKinsey where he co-led their wholesale financial institutions practice. Bill Trent has brought with him extensive experience in growing professional services businesses and risk management.

Geoffrey Vero
Geoffrey Vero is a Non-executive Director of Numis, and is a chartered accountant with a distinguished career in the private equity industry. Geoffrey Vero was an Investment Director of ABN AMRO Private Equity, Lazard Development Capital and previously held senior positions at Savills and Diners Club.