FirstGroup Plc - Company Profile

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The following section provides information on FirstGroup Plc’s senior management, executives, CEO and key decision makers and their roles in the organization. For more insight into FirstGroup Plc's management and employees, unlock the full data with our company analytics monitoring tool.

Executives

Lena Wilson

Chairman Executive Board Since: 2025 Age: 62

Ms. Lena Wilson has been the Chairperson of the company since 2025. Prior to this, she served as a Director of Scottish Power Renewables Limited and Intertek Group plc and Chairperson of AGS Airports Limited and Picton Property Income Limited. Ms. Wilson also served as the Chief Executive of Scottish Enterprise from 2009 to 2017 and the Senior Investment Adviser to The World Bank in Washington DC. Currently, she serves as Director of NatWest Group plc.

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Graham Sutherland

Chief Executive Officer; Director Executive Board Since: 2022 Age: 63

Mr. Graham Sutherland has been the Chief Executive Officer and a Director of the company since 2022. Prior to this, he served as the Chief Executive Officer at KCOM Group plc. Mr. Sutherland held various roles at BT Group Plc, and also served as the Chief Executive Officer of BT Ireland. He also served as the Chief Executive Officer at NTL Ireland. Currently, he serves as a Director at HICL Infrastructure PLC.

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Ryan Mangold

Director; Chief Financial Officer Executive Board Since: 2019 Age: 55

Mr. Ryan Mangold has been the Chief Financial Officer and a Director of the company since 2019. Prior to this, he served as the Finance Director of Taylor Wimpey Plc. Mr. Mangold also served as the Group Financial Controller at Mondi, and Anglo American group.

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Claire Hawkings

Director Non Executive Board Since: 2022 Age: 57

Ms. Claire Hawkings has been a Director of the company since 2022. Prior to this, she worked at Tullow Oil plc, BG Group plc and British Gas plc. She serves as a Director of Ibstock plc, James Fisher and Sons plc.

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Peter Lynas

Director Non Executive Board Since: 2021 Age: 68

Mr. Peter Lynas has been a Director of the company since 2021. Prior to this, he served as the Group Finance Director and Director of BAE Systems plc from 2011 to 2020. Mr. Lynas also worked at De La Rue Systems and GEC Marconi. He served as the Finance Director of Marconi Electric Systems. He serves as a Director of Cohort plc.

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