Steve Foots Explained

Steve Foots
Birth Name:Stephen Edward Foots
Nationality:British
Alma Mater:University of York
Occupation:Businessman
Years Active:1989–present
CEO, Croda International
Term:2012–present
Predecessor:Mike Humphrey
Successor:Incumbent
Children:2
Spouse:married

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.

Early life

Foots 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

Foots 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

Foots is married with children. He is a keen Sunderland A.F.C. supporter.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: CRODA INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY - Officers (free information from Companies House) . Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk . 2016-08-17.
  2. Web site: Steve Foots: Croda's man with the chemistry for success. The Telegraph. 22 April 2012. 17 November 2012.
  3. Web site: Steve Foots: Executive Profile . Bloomberg L.P. 11 August 2016.
  4. News: Croda's chief executive sees his pay package break £1.4m barrier . . 2014-03-27 . 2016-08-17.