Bob Wigley

Bob Wigley graduated from Bath University with a business degree and joined Arthur Andersen, training first as a chartered accountant, then as a consultant. He spent ten years at Morgan Grenfell, latterly as managing director. In 1996, Bob Wigley was headhunted to join Merrill Lynch to spearhead the development of its European business on the strength of his reputation as one of London's top corporate advisers.

He is currently chairman of Yell Group PLC, Expansy's PLC, Stonehaven search LLP and is also an investor and entrepreneur.