Steve Foots

Steve Foots
Born	Stephen Edward Foots September 1968 (age 56)
Nationality	British
Alma mater	University of York
Occupation	Businessman
Years active	1989–present
Title	CEO, Croda International
Term	2012–present
Predecessor	Mike Humphrey
Successor	Incumbent
Spouse	married
Children	2

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.[2] He is a keen Sunderland A.F.C. supporter.[2]

References

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