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EXECUTIVE

Peter DaCosta (Chief Executive Officer)

Peter DaCosta is a founder of KPM UK and has been Chairman since 1975. Peter was responsible for London Taxis International making KPM UK a Main Dealer. Peter is a prominent figure within the industry. Peter is a Freeman of the City of London, and a Fellow of both the Institute of Directors and the Institute of the Motor Industry. He is also Chairman of the Independent Taxi Dealers Association.

Peter is a Founder member of Cabvision, the in-cab digital media network, where he was responsible for the design and gaining PCO approval.

David Trendle (Finance Director)

David Trendle is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and has considerable experience at growth companies. Prior to joining Eco City Vehicles he was Finance Director at Mvision Video Networks Ltd where he was instrumental in the sale of the telecoms division and the subsequent restructuring and development of the business. Prior to that he spent almost six years as Finance Director at Thomson Intermedia Plc (now Ebiquity PLC; LSE:EBQ), where he played a significant role in moving the group into profitability and driving growth through a joint venture, acquisition and organic expansion.

Michael Troullis (Chief Operating Officer)

Michael Troullis is a founder and Director of KPM UK. Michael has significant coach building experience and is accredited with the following qualifications: Fellow for the Institute of the Motor Industry (FIMI), Member of the Institute of Directors, Thatcham’s Certificates of Competence for welding including BS 1140 and BS 4872, VOSA nominated MOT Tester and VOSA authorised MOT Examiner. Michael headed the team that instituted ISO9001/2000 for KPM UK and is also head of KPM Group’s Health and Safety Team.

Keith Marder (Chief Technical Officer)

Keith Marder is a founder and Director of KPM UK. Before setting up KPM UK, Keith served his apprenticeship with York Way Motors, a taxi fleet operator. Keith obtained his City and Guilds at Southgate Technical College and is accredited with the following qualifications: Fellow for the Institute of the Motor Industry (FIMI), Certified Automotive Engineer (CAE), National Craftsman Certificate and Authorised MOT Examiner. Keith is KPM’s Senior Technical Director.

NON EXECUTIVE

Timothy Yeo (Non-Executive Chairman)

Tim Yeo has been MP for South Suffolk since 1983. He held various Ministerial posts under Margaret Thatcher and John Major, including Minister of State at the Department of the Environment.

Between 1998 and 2005 he was a member of the Shadow Cabinet, shadowing a record seven different departments. Since 2005 he has been Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee. Tim holds a number of non-executive directorships in the energy, transport and health sectors including Groupe Eurotunnel SA, Univent plc, ITI Energy Ltd and AFC Energy plc.

Jeremy Fenn (Non-Executive Director)

Jeremy Fenn has been a director of the Company since February 2004, acting historically as Managing and Finance Director.

Jeremy was Chief Executive of Sports Internet plc when it was sold to BskyB plc for £301 million in July 2000. He remained as an executive director of Skysports.com, a trading division of BskyB plc, until 11 January 2004. Before joining Sports Internet Group in July 1999 he was Managing Director of Leeds United Holdings plc for three years, and left them having reported record profits, minimal debt and a fourth place finish in the Premiership. Prior to this he held Finance Director positions at a number of media companies, having qualified as a chartered accountant with Coopers & Lybrand in 1988. He was a founding shareholder of DITG and TGC which were both sold to Yoomedia plc in December 2004. He is currently Managing Director of Mobile Tornado Group plc and a director of Commensus plc, Web Marketing Group ltd and Autovip ltd.  Jeremy is a former director of Sports Etail Limitd, which entered into compulsory liquidation following an administration order on 31 March 2003.  Sports Etail limited was dissolved on 13 November 2009.

John Swingewood (Non-Executive Director)

John Swingewood has been a director of the Company since 2004, acting historically as Non-Executive Chairman.

John founded both DITG and TGC in 2001 having previously been responsible for launching interactive TV sports betting whilst Director of New Media at Sky. Before joining Sky, he held a number of positions at British Telecom including Director of Internet and Multimedia, and General Manager, Broadcast TV Services. John was a founding shareholder of DTIG and TGC which were both sold to Yoomedia plc in December 2004. He is an investor and Executive Chairman on Emizon Group ltd and Chairman of CentralNic ltd.

Roger Phillips (Non-Executive Director)

Roger Phillips joined the Company as Non-Executive Director with effect from 12 November 2010.

Roger brings a wealth of board-level commercial experience in the motor industry and more broadly, along with extensive experience in international businesses. Prior to joining ECV, Roger has served as Chief Executive Officer of Iveco Ford Ltd, Joint Managing Director of Leyland DAF Ltd and Managing Director of DAF Trucks GB Ltd.