Our leadership
Meet the leaders shaping Norse Group, driving growth, impact and collaboration.
Leading by example
Norse Group’s executive team brings together experienced leaders dedicated to sustainable growth, outstanding service, and meaningful social value. They steer the Group’s strategic direction, ensuring operations, finance, and people development are guided by our core values.
With industry expertise across commercial, consulting, and care services, as well as governance, safety, and technology, the team works collaboratively to uphold high standards and drive continuous improvement. United by integrity, partnership, and community impact, they ensure Norse Group consistently delivers trusted, high-quality services across the UK.
Executive Team
Justin Galliford
Chief Executive Officer
Jason Glasspoole
Group Chief Operating Officer
Zoe Repman
Chief Finance Officer
Katie Marrison
Chief People Officer
Paul Pawa
Group Strategic Development Director
Daniella Barrow
Senior Director of Consulting
Jo Huxtable
Senior Director of Norse Care
Stuart McWilliam
Solicitor Group Solicitor
Roger Smith
Group SHEQ Director
Anthony Fearn
IT Director
The role of the Board
The Board recognises that the manner in which the Group is governed is critical to the long-term success of the business.
This includes managing all internal day-to-day aspects of the business but also managing the impact Norse Group has on the wider community and environment. The Board strives to act responsibly in everything it does. The Board is committed to ensuring that high standards of corporate governance are achieved throughout the Group and strongly believes that any corporate governance initiatives need to promote and support good business practices.
Our Board members
Justin Galliford
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Norse Group
Andy Wood
Chair, Non-Executive Director appointed by Norfolk County Council
Zoe Repman
Chief Finance Officer (CFO) Norse Group
Lord Gary Porter, CBE
Independent Non-Executive Director
Craig Dearden-Phillips
Independent Non-Executive Director
Brian McCarthy
Independent Non-Executive Director
Our governance framework
The governance and operating model of Norse Group differs significantly from that of privately-owned commercial companies in order to operate a business that complies with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Board recognises that the manner in which the Group is governed is critical to the long-term success of the business.
The Group’s board is made up of Directors of Norse Group and is chaired by an Executive Director of Norfolk County Council. The Board is supported by three independent Non-Executive Directors who provide challenge and guidance to enhance the Group offerings.
Audit Committee
Norse Group’s Audit Committee provides effective governance over the appropriateness of the group’s financial reporting, and the performance of both the Internal and External Audit functions. The Committee also oversees the group’s internal control systems, business risks management and related compliance activities.
The Audit Committee is chaired by a Non-Executive Director and reports directly to the Norse Group Board.
Remuneration and Nomination Committee
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee evaluates the composition, diversity, experience, knowledge, skills and independence of the Board and its committees. This allows the appropriate balance to be maintained and ensures the continued effectiveness of the Board. The Committee also ensures that appropriate succession plans for the Non-Executive Directors, Executive Directors and the group’s senior management are also kept under review, taking into account the challenges and opportunities facing the group, and the diversity, skills and expertise that are therefore required in the future.
The Remuneration and Nomination Committee is chaired by a Non-Executive Director and reports directly to the Norse Group Board.
Inside Norse
Paul Pawa speaks with Dr Andy Wood OBE DL, Chair of the Norse Group Board, about leadership, governance and public value. Andy reflects on his career journey, what drew him to Norse, and the strength of the LATCo model in balancing commercial discipline with long-term community benefit.
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