Leadership
Nick Gerard (age 49),
Chief Executive Officer
Nick began his career within the IT industry in 1982 with Chas White & Son Limited as a manager
delivering IT Solutions. In 1987 he founded BSG with Phil Buckingham, and has since devoted himself
full time to developing the Group, leading it through a variety of acquisitions to form the broader-
based organisation seen today. Nick is a member of the audit and remuneration committees.
James Wheaton (age 44),
Finance Director
James graduated from the London School of Economics in 1985 with a degree in economics. He joined
accountants Touche Ross Co, qualifying as a chartered accountant in 1988. Leaving Touche Ross in 1993,
he joined BUPA, eventually becoming Divisional Finance Director for BUPA Care Services. James joined
Amey Plc as Divisional Finance Director of Amey Business Process Outsourcing before completing a
Masters in Business at the London Business School. He joined the Group and was appointed to the Board
in September 2001. James is a member of the audit committees.
Vin Murria (age 45),
Non Executive Chairman
Vin has over 20 years experience of working for venture capital, private equity and publicly listed companies focussed on the IT sector. During this time, Vin has held a number of senior positions, including Chief Executive Officer of Computer Software Group plc, which was taken private in May 2007, merged with IRIS in July 2007 and subsequently sold to Hellman Friedman for $1billion.
Vin is a partner at Elderstreet Capital, and was formerly European Chief Operating Officer for Kewill Systems Plc and Chairman of Leeds Group Plc. She remains a director and advisor to a number of other companies, including Concateno plc and Mediasurface plc. Vin is a member of the audit and remuneration committees.