Mike Hirst

Mike Hirst possesses extensive experience in finance and treasury management across multiple industries. Hirst's career includes roles as an Associate in Fixed Income Derivatives at J.P. Morgan and Auditor at Coopers & Lybrand. Significant positions include Director of Treasury & Tax at easyJet, where responsibilities encompassed group treasury operations and strategy, and Head of Treasury at Wales & West Utilities, achieving critical financial renegotiations. Hirst has served as Treasury Director at Tesco PLC, managing liquidity and funding for the group, and as VP Treasury, Tax & Risk at Lonmin Plc, focusing on liquidity management and corporate finance. Currently, Hirst is the Finance Director - Group at ITV, overseeing various finance functions since December 2022, following a tenure as Director of Tax & Treasury. Hirst holds a Master of Arts degree in Electrical & Information Sciences from the University of Cambridge.