Nationality South African Salary £1,916,843 Successor Rupert Soames Years active 1984–present Education University of Natal | Occupation Businessman Role Executive Alma mater Natal University Name Christopher Hyman | |
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Full Name Christopher Rajendran Hyman Born 5 July 1963 (age 60) ( 1963-07-05 ) Durban, South Africa Title Chief Executive, Serco Group plc | ||
Christopher Rajendran Hyman CBE (born 5 July 1963 in Durban, South Africa) was chief executive (CEO) of Serco Group plc from 2002 to October 2013.
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Career
On graduation, he worked for Arthur Andersen. In 1989, he won an 18-month exchange with Ernst & Young in London, who employed him after four months. headhunted in 1994 by Serco, Hyman became European finance director, and in 1999 was made group finance director. In 2002, Hyman became chief executive.
Hyman was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2010 Birthday Honours for services to business and charity.
Hyman resigned from his role of CEO of Serco in October 2013 following allegations that Serco had overcharged government customers.
Racing driver
Hyman is a motor racing fan and has competed in the Formula Palmer Audi series and the FIA GT3 European Championship.
Personal life
Married to Lianne, a fellow South African, the couple have two children. He was on the 47th floor of the World Trade Center at the time of the September 11 attacks in 2001.