Stephen Edward Foots (born September 1968) is a British businessman. He is the chief executive (CEO) of Croda International, a FTSE 100 British specialist chemicals company.
Steve Foots | |
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Born | Stephen Edward Foots September 1968 (age 56) |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | University of York |
Occupation | Businessman |
Years active | 1989–present |
Title | CEO, Croda International |
Term | 2012–present |
Predecessor | Mike Humphrey |
Successor | Incumbent |
Spouse | married |
Children | 2 |
Early life
editFoots was born in September 1968,[1] and raised in the north-east of England. His father’s one-time best friend was football manager Brian Clough. He has a BSc in chemistry from the University of York.[2]
Career
editFoots has been chief executive (CEO) of Croda International since 1 January 2012. He has worked for Croda for 21 years, starting as a graduate trainee, and joined the board in July 2010.[3]
In 2014, his total annual remuneration passed £1.4 million.[4]
Personal life
editFoots is married with children.[2] He is a keen Sunderland A.F.C. supporter.[2]
References
edit- ^ "CRODA INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY - Officers (free information from Companies House)". Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
- ^ a b c "Steve Foots: Croda's man with the chemistry for success". The Telegraph. 22 April 2012. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
- ^ "Steve Foots: Executive Profile". Bloomberg L.P. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
- ^ "Croda's chief executive sees his pay package break £1.4m barrier". Yorkshire Post. 27 March 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2016.