Roger Carr
Businessman and former CEO
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Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Served as the chairman of the British telecommunications company BT Group from 2002 to 2006. Acted as the chief executive officer of Centrica, an energy services company, from 1996 to 2002. Was also the chairman of the board for several organizations, including the Bank of England and the Institute of Directors.
Led Centrica as CEO from 1996 to 2002
Chaired BT Group from 2002 to 2006
Served as chairman of the Bank of England
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