Andrew joined Grainger in 1996 as finance director, became deputy chief executive in December 2002, and chief executive in October 2009. A fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Andrew was a partner in a predecessor firm of Price Waterhouse Coopers before joining Grainger. Andrew is a member of the British Property Federation's Policy Committee.

Nick joined Grainger plc in September 2010 as executive director with responsibility for property matters from CB Richard Ellis where he was executive director of residential. Nick's responsibility covers Grainger's UK residential portfolio, development and fund management business units. Nick is also the chairman of the Urban Land Institute's UK Residential Product Council.

Mark joined the board as finance director in September 2010. A fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Mark has worked in finance since 1982 and held a number of senior positions within Alfred McAlpine plc from 1989 to 2008. He was group finance director from 2007 until its takeover in 2008 by Carillion. From 2008 to 2010 Mark was finance director of the Middle East and North Africa business of Carillion plc.

Peter Couch was appointed to the board as executive director responsible for Grainger's retirement solutions business in June 2010. He also acts as chief operating officer, a position he was appointed to in 2009. Peter joined Grainger in 2005 to manage the company's retirement solutions business. Prior to joining Grainger, Peter spent most of his career in the financial services sector and held several senior roles within the AMP Group.

Robin joined the board in February 2004 and was appointed chairman in February 2007. Previously European chairman of Jones Lang LaSalle, he is now a trustee and non-executive director of Grosvenor, property consultant to Sir Robert McAlpine Limited and a non-executive director of the British Library and Chelsfield Partners.

Appointed a director of the company in March 2002. Chairman of Hiscox Limited. Deputy chairman of Lloyds 1993-1995.

John was appointed a director of the company in 2003. Non-executive director of Northern Investors Company plc, American Appraisal Associates LLP and LMS Capital plc. Chairman of Westover Medical Limited. Until December 2001 was a senior partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Henry was appointed a director in May 2007. Currently chairman of African Century, an African investment business. Previously chief executive of Tribal Group plc. Prior to this, managing director of JHP Group Limited. From 1990/95 he worked for the Property Corporation of South Africa.

Margaret was appointed a director of the company in July 2008. She has, since 2009, been the chairman of the Olympic Park Legacy Company. From 2007 to 2009, she was a managing director in the Royal Bank of Canada's Global Infrastructure Group and between 2002 and 2007 was chairman of English Partnerships.

Belinda was appointed a director in April 2011. Prior to joining the board she was Global Head of Deloitte's Merger Integration and Separation Advisory Services. She is also a non-executive director of Friends Life Group plc.

Tony was appointed a director in October 2011. He has been the Chief Executive of FTSE 100 water company Severn Trent plc since 2007.