Dick Olver

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Dick Olver is Chairman of BAE Systems, the world's 3rd largest aerospace and defence company.

Following his studies at Cass Business School, Olver joined the company in this role on July 1, 2004. He replaces Sir Richard Evans, who had served with BAE Systems and its predecessor companies for over 30 years. Olver previously held the role of deputy chief-executive at BP, which he had joined in 1973.

Reports in 2005 have suggested that relations between the Olver and BAE's CEO Michael Turner are strained. These suggest that Olver has been involving himself in parts of the business which a Chairman traditionally hasn't.

Olver also serves on the board of directors of the Reuters news agency.


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BAE Systems plc

Businesses: BAE Systems Australia • BAE Systems Products Group • CS&S International • Customer Solutions • Electronics & Integrated Solutions • Integrated System Technologies (Insyte) • Land & Armaments • Military Air Solutions • Regional Aircraft • Shared Services • Submarine Solutions • Surface Fleet Solutions • Underwater Systems

Joint ventures: Air Astana (49%) • Eurofighter GmbH (33%) • MBDA (37.5%) • Saab (20.5%)

Annual Revenue: GB£13,765 million (▲ FY 2006) • Employees: 96,000 (2007) • Stock Symbol: LSE: BA. • Website: www.baesystems.com
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Reuters Group plc
Corporate Directors: Tom Glocer • Lawton Fitt • Niall Fitzgerald • David Grigson • Penny Hughes • Edward Kozel • Rosemary Martin • Deryck Maughan • Ken Olisa • Dick Olver • Charles Sinclair • Ian Strachan • Devin Wenig