Christopher Hyman
Christopher Hyman | |
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Born | Christopher Rajendran Hyman 5 July 1963 Durban, South Africa |
Nationality | South African |
Alma mater | Natal University |
Occupation | Businessman |
Years active | 1984–present |
Salary | £1,916,843 |
Title | Chief Executive, Serco Group plc |
Term | 2002–2013 |
Successor | Rupert Soames |
Spouse(s) | Lianne Hyman |
Children | 2 |
Christopher Rajendran Hyman CBE (born 5 July 1963 in Durban, South Africa)[1] was Chief Executive of Serco Group plc from 2002 to October 2013.[2]
Career
On graduation, he worked for Arthur Andersen. In 1989, he won an 18-month exchange with Ernst & Young in London, who employed him after four months.[1] Head hunted in 1994 by Serco, Hyman became European finance director, and in 1999 was made group finance director. In 2002, Hyman became chief executive.
Hyman was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2010 Birthday Honours for services to business and charity.[3]
Hyman resigned from his role of Chief Executive of Serco on 25 October 2013 following allegations that Serco had overcharged government customers.[4]
Racing driver
Hyman is a motor racing fan and has competed in the Formula Palmer Audi series[5] and the FIA GT3 European Championship. [6]
Personal life
Married to Lianne, a fellow South African, the couple have two children. [1] He was on the 47th floor of the World Trade Center at the time of the September 11 attacks in 2001.[7]
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