"Internet penetration levels are growing quickly in our Eastern and Central European markets and the web is becoming an increasingly important marketing tool for our International division. Domain names are at the heart of our online growth strategy and are fundamental to our business. We have had great success using campaign-specific domain names to capture public interest for our Provident brand. We're confident that our online brands are in safe hands with NetNames and that we're always ready to take advantage of any new opportunities or respond to potential threats."

Alison Shield, Digital Media Manager at Provident Financial

Our executive team

Geoff Wicks

Geoff Wicks, CEO

Geoff Wicks was named CEO of Group NBT plc in September 2001. At Group NBT, Geoff has the overall responsibility of managing the company's brands, NetBenefit, NetNames and Easily.co.uk, and for developing the group's corporate strategy to provide both management services for portfolios of domain names and hosting services.

Geoff came to Group NBT after a distinguished career at media giant, Reuters. During his time at Reuters, Geoff was responsible for a number of divisions both in the UK and in Europe and most recently headed up corporate relations.

Jonathan Robinson

David Gandy, Managing Director

David Gandy joined Group NBT in September 2007 as CEO of Ascio (Now know as Group NBT A/S). Prior to this he has spent the last 25 years within the financial services sector as Global Managing Director, Business Development for Thomson Financial, Managing Director NASDAQ Europe, Managing Director at Reuters Ltd and EVP of SKF Sweden AB.

He has lived and worked in Sweden, Holland, France, Germany, Japan and Scotland. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Business Studies.

Raj Nagevadia, Finance Director

Raj Nagevadia joined Group NBT as Financial Controller in October 2003 and assumed the role of Finance Director in February 2004. Prior to this he was Financial Controller at Tempo plc, a national electrical retailer, has held various roles in an offshore oil and gas construction business and worked at a leading firm of accountants.