Christopher Hyman Explained

Christopher Hyman
Birth Name:Christopher Rajendran Hyman
Birth Date:5 July 1963
Birth Place:Durban, South Africa
Education:Natal University
Occupation:Businessman
Years Active:1984–present
CEO, Serco Group
Term:2002–2013
Successor:Rupert Soames
Spouse:Lianne Hyman
Children:2 (incl. Raoul)

Christopher Rajendran Hyman CBE (born 5 July 1963)[1] is a South African businessman. He was chief executive (CEO) of Serco Group from 2002 to October 2013.[2]

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.[1] 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.[3]

Racing driver

Hyman is a motor racing fan and has competed in the Formula Palmer Audi series[4] and the FIA GT3 European Championship.[5]

Personal life

Married to fellow South African Lianne, the couple have two children.[1] His son Raoul is also a racing driver.[6] He was on the 47th floor of the World Trade Center at the time of the September 11 attacks in 2001.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Happy, touchy-feely and driven by God. The Guardian. Jane Martinson. 2006-02-24. 2009-06-15.
  2. Web site: Serco announces the key elements of its corporate renewal programme. 2013-10-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20131027215724/http://www.serco.com/media/pressreleases/corporaterenewalandresignationofchrishyman.asp. 2013-10-27. dead.
  3. Web site: Armstrong. Ashley. Serco chief executive resigns in wake of fraud allegations. The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group Limited. 25 October 2013.
  4. Web site: Driver Profile. FPA Archive. MotorSport Vision. 29 October 2013.
  5. Web site: Driver Biography: Chris Hyman. FIA GT3 European Championship. SRO Limited. 29 October 2013.
  6. https://www.driverdb.com/drivers/raoul-hyman/
  7. Web site: Blackhurst. Chris. The MT Interview: Chris Hyman. Management Today. Haymarket Media Group Ltd.. 8 October 2013.