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WELCOME TO FIRST FLIGHT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS First Flight

PROVIDING NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS - this is all we do!

First Flight is the UKs only specialist provider of Non-Executive Directors and Chairpersons. We work across all sectors and our clients include AIM listed and FTSE SmallCap companies, unquoted companies, mutuals, family-owned companies, investment trusts, not-for-prot organisations, UK subsidiaries of multinationals and Angel/VC/PE-backed companies. First Flight has successfully completed over 170 Chair and Non-Executive Director assignments to date. We have the largest Non Exec database in the UK - approximately 7,000 candidates, selected from over 45,000 applicants, so quality is very high. We combine this with specialist search and advertising (at our expense), then use our proven selection techniques and understanding of the Non Exec role to nd the people who can add the most value to your organisation. First Flights unique selling points: Specialist knowledge of the Non Exec role and Corporate Governance; Greater variety of well qualied candidates & a determination tp look beyond the usual suspects; Proven track record - 170 successful NED projects; Affordable, predominantly success-based fees (around half what other head hunters charge); Fast turnarounds.

Contributions Non-Executive Directors make to Boards

Results from all rms with NED, % (n=180) Results from 50-499 employees band, % (n=115)

Corporate Governance
The UK Corporate Governance Code and provision B.1.2 states: Except for smaller companies, at least half the Board, excluding the Chairman, should comprise Non-Executive Directors determined by the Board to be independent. A smaller company should have at least two independent Non-Executive Directors. Enlightened companies are now
asking: what is the right balance in the boardroom? What mix of skills, independence, knowledge and diversity do I require? How should my Non Execs be rewarded? What sort of time commitment can I expect in return? How many other roles can NEDs have? Does my executive team need to be challenged or mentored? How can I make my Board meetings more productive? Now is the time for leaders to strengthen their Boards by appointing the right Non-Exec Directors First Flight understands these issues.

First Flight will provide your company with not only a good Non Exec, but the right Non Exec.
Outside objectivity
A good generic NED can full all the essential NED duties: Strategy evaluation Performance measurement Risk management Information accuracy Shareholder/Investor/Member contact Executive team development Compliance But we also look at: The right NED mindset: Objectivity, Independence & Curiosity Specic skills or experience needed (functional expertise, industry/market knowledge, key event experience etc) Board Balance Personality t Commitment our Non Execs have sufcient time to understand your business and sometimes add skin in the game investment if desirable A natural ambassador Willingness to play a supporting role A talent for mentoring & coaching Establishing a success culture.

73 50 33 31 28 28 16 14 13 11 11 9 7 7 4 1

Results from 1-49 employees band, % (n=65)

Survey: Contribution that NEDs make to businesses. (by Berry and Perren)

63 48 34 29 18 22 14 14 14 3 17 6 3 5 3 3

80 51 25 31 33 31 17 15 11 15 15 11 9 8 1 1

Strategic planning process Finance expertise Operational expertise Network of contacts Structure board procedures Helped with growth problems Brought marketing support Provided ally on the board Reduced board conict Gave condence to nanciers Prestigious name on the board Helped with turnaround Customer information provided Competitor information given Company otation advice

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Industry Sectors of our Non - Executive Directors

Data correct as at January 2013 Energy/Environmental Manufacturing/Eng/Auto/Aviation Media/Marketing/Packaging/Publishing Retail Food/Drink/Catering Leisure/Entertainment Healthcare/Biotech/Pharmaceutical Chemicals/Polymer Distribution Property IT/TMT/Software FMCG Security Transport/Travel/Tourism Financial Services Not for Prot

Meet the First Flight Team

Head ofce - 01797 270920 & 270271
Chris Spencer-Phillips - Managing Director Chris has considerable experience of recruiting at Board level and specialises in Non-Exec Director projects. He pioneered the concept of investing Non-Execs and is a qualied personal prole and psychometric analyst. Chris has a background in advertising (Young & Rubicam, US) and the graphics industry (Letraset) as well as starting two publishing companies (Doverlodge and Datateam). He is a keen golfer (Rye & St Enodoc), a former racehorse breeder (champion sprinter in Ireland) and was a Council Member of the Racehorse Owners Assoc for 16 years. Melissa Foster Ofce Manager Melissa looks after administration, our website and resourcing. Melissa graduated from the University of Brighton with a 2:1 in Business Management and Tourism where she then went on to work for an International travel company for 6 years before setting up her own business as a freelance Virtual Assistant. Melissa is a keen supporter of the PTA at her childrens local primary school. Sue Rainer - Consultant (MIRP) Sue handles candidate resourcing and recruitment. Sue has been in recruitment for 20 years as a consultant and through to Branch management in London and the South East. Sue has a strong background in client relations, administration and resourcing information. Sue has been a council member for Macmillan Cancer Support and a keen fund raiser for The Teenage Cancer Trust.

London ofce - 020 7193 1942

William Micklethwait Director William is based in London. He has a BA from Bristol University, an MBA from INSEAD and over twenty ve years experience in recruitment, management consulting, advertising and marketing. He has successfully raised venture capital for SMEs and advised acquiring companies. He has acted as Head of Business Development for two major Not for Prot organisations, and served on private sector company boards as a director and a company secretary. +44 (0)7887 801768

Broadening the Non Exec gene pool & our Non Exec Workshops
First Flight is a strong advocate of broadening the Non Exec gene pool and we encourage suitable candidates to get their rst Non Exec role. We like to see CVs relating to the specic skills companies look for in a Non Exec. We also run regular Non Exec Workshops which we believe all candidates embarking on Non Exec careers benet from attending see our web site for more details.

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Non-Executive Director successes

Intelligent Mobile Limited, London & Edinburgh Mobile Marketing Solutions Provider. Non Exec appointment made: Former CEO Cordys, Cosalt PLC and Patientline Plc.

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Reliance Mutual Life Assurance and Pensions provider with over 1.8bn funds under management. Non Exec appointment made: Former CEO of The Wine Society & NED of The Childerns Mutual.

Simplyhealth, Hants 300m Healthcare plan company. Non Exec appointments made: MD of leading global risk consultancy. Former CEO Standard Life Healthcare.

HSSMI High Speed Sustainable Manufacturing Institute (HSSMI) is a unique research organisation. Chairman appointment made: Former Managing Director of QinetiQ Ltd and former CEO and President of QinetiQ Inc in the US.

Ceres Media, London Environmentally friendly advertising and marketing company. Non Exec appointments made ahead of AIM listing: Former CEO of H Bronnley & Co, personal care business. Successful business development manager with UK and International expertise.

4SL Group IT Consulting, Managed and Cloud Services provider. Non Exec appointments made: Former Divisional MD of Adobe, EDS and Sapient. Former CIO of Novartis International and Arcelor Mittal.

Pod, London Retail: Healthy Food. Chairman appointment made: Former Director, Grand Met. Non Exec appointments made: Former Director of Boots. Former CEO of American Express with a passion for food. Former FD of Arcadian International Plc.

Massive Analytic, London Big Data, Visual & Predictive Analytics Company. Non Exec appointments made: Former CEO of Dutch software company. Former senior consultant with IBM and Avanade (Microsoft/ Accenture joint venture).

Liberty Cars, Oxford Electric Cars Non Exec appointments made: Former VP BASF. Former Chief Executive, Marshall Motor Holdings. Former MD of Oriame Cosmetics.

The CCP Network, Hertfordshire Telecoms & Internet Software Technology Company. Non Exec appointments made: Board member of Service Graphics, former Managing Director of Generation Telecom/Ericsson. Head of Operations - Capita Financial Software, Director of R&D - Avaya, SMBS.

Telesoft Technologies Global telecoms business supporting operators and Governments across every network generation including wireline, cable, LTE, 3G and 2G. Chairman appointment made: Former CEO of Chemring Plc & MD of Rolls Royce Marine, Non Exec of AZ Electronic Materials Plc & former Council Member of Defence Scientic Advisory Council.

Skiplex, London Indoor ski slope centres. Chairman appointment made: Former CEO Girovend. Non Exec appointments made: Former FD at Noble House Group. Former CFO at Oriame Cosmetics.