tgblue 2 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Quote from BBC: Whyte has announced his first appointment to the board as Phil Betts, a 48-year-old businessman with expertise in refinancing and restructuring companies.Does anyone have any info on this guys credentials and previous experience?Thanks in advance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottBF2 3,540 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Worked with either HMRC or MIH, can't remember which one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillete 1,338 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Good to see he's not fucking aboutClear out the dead wood Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie_bluenose 20 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Never heard of the guy before, there will be a lot of movement at board level over the coming weeks i would expect Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dietspam 733 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Doesn't fuck about, does he? I like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 The big question is... Does he know the Sash? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 The current board and CEO must go. Its imperative. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgblue 2 Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 Found thisMy link Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aird 3,836 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 A google brought this up:http://www.morningstar.co.uk/uk/markets/newsfeeditem.aspx?id=138501958342162Phil Betts, Finance Director Phil, aged 48, has over 30 years' experience in the banking and finance industry with particular expertise in asset finance. He started his career with Midland Bank before moving to Royscot Trust Plc as a hire purchase and leasing specialist, arranging funding facilities for SMEs across a number of different industries. Phil then moved to Fraser Russell chartered accountants (now Baker Tilly) as their in-house asset finance specialist advising clients on fixed asset purchases and suitable funding mechanisms. In 2005, Phil formed Primary Asset Finance LLP, which specialises in refinancing and restructuring companies, and has helped many businesses to raise funding and worked closely with them to support their turnaround. Aswell as:Resignation of Directors Michael McGill, and Donald Muir have each resigned as directors of the Company with immediate effect. Alastair Johnston has confirmed that he will resign as director and Chairman of the Company on 16 May 2011. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdocherty72 215 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Good riddance Donald Muir. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,622 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 The sooner we ditch the current board the better.Agree clean sweep. Lets move forward with new ideas and a fresh approach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserJon 12,458 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakoni 28 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 What school did he go to? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKai 439 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 He's baldy...like Bain...Fuck...BALDY BAIN?????? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RON7736 3 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 He's baldy...like Bain...Fuck...BALDY BAIN??????Ho you i'm bald, so calm it down yah,yah, RACIST!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesh 28 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 He's obviously Whyte's numbers and money man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bothwellbear 1,392 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 i hope Bain stays. He has impressed me so much more than when he was working under Murray. Hope he stays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer 11 2,643 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Right someone with a bit of finanacial savvy a person weve been lackig for years Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcheVinny 1,003 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Seems like his first and priority signing will be to comeplete restructure us financially and look to bring in more money and save where possible. Exactly what we need in these times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 i hope Bain stays. He has impressed me so much more than when he was working under Murray. Hope he stays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 I like his name. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBearAl 15 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Get Donald Findlay back Mr Whyte Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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