Archie Norman

In Late 2009 "Former Conservative MP and Asda chief executive Archie Norman has been named chairman of ITV – ending the two-month search for a successor to Michael Grade."


 * Director, Cchange
 * Advisory Board, Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form

External Appointments

 * Adviser to Wesfarmers Limited (2009)
 * Deputy Chairman of Coles Group (2007)
 * Chairman, HSS Hire Services Group (2007)
 * Founder, Aurigo Management Partners LLP (2006)
 * Senior Adviser to Lazard (2003)
 * Trustee, Cystic Fibrosis Trust (2009)
 * Governor, National Institute of Economic and Social Research (1997)

Previous Experience

 * Chairman, Energis (2002-2005)
 * Member of Parliament (1997-2005), Chief Executive and Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party (1998-1999); Shadow Minister for Europe (1999-2000); Shadow Secretary of State for Department of Environment, Transport and the Regions (2000-2001); Founder, Policy Exchange (2001)
 * Chief Executive (1991-1996) and Chairman (1996-1999), ASDA Group plc
 * Finance Director, Kingfisher plc (1986-1991)
 * Chairman, Chartwell Land plc (1987-1991)
 * Non-executive director of British Rail (1992-1994), Railtrack plc (1994-2000), and Geest plc (1988-1991)
 * Partner, McKinsey and Co (1979-1986)