Sir Rodney Aldridge, OBE - Non-Executive Director

Sir Rod was the founder and Chairman of the Capita Group until his retirement in July 2006. During his tenure he led the group from its formation in 1984 within the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) to being a FTSE 100 Company. Prior to Capita, Sir Rod worked in local government for ten years, where he qualified as a chartered public accountant. He joined CIPFA in 1974, ultimately becoming its technical director. In July 2006, Sir Rod established the Aldridge Foundation to continue with his work on public service reform and to focus on his charitable activities involving educational underachievement and social exclusion. He was awarded a knighthood (KBE) in 2011 for services to young people.

Sir Rod is a Patron of the Prince’s Trust and Chair of V, a charity launched in May 2006 aiming to increase the involvement of 16 – 25 year olds in volunteering and community action. He is also Chairman of The Lowry, a theatre and arts venue in Salford and a board member of the NESTA Lab, aimed to transform the UK’s capacity for innovation. Sir Rod was Chairman of the CBI’s Public Services Strategy Board from its inception in 2003 until July 2006. He is also a member of the Audit Committee.