Christopher Rajendran Hyman

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(born 5 July 1963) is a South African businessman. He was chief executive (CEO) of Serco Group from 2002 to October 2013.

Career

On graduation, he worked for

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. In 1989, he won an 18-month exchange with

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in London, who employed him after four months. headhunted in 1994 by Serco, Hyman became European

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, and in 1999 was made group finance director. In 2002, Hyman became chief executive. Hyman was appointed

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(CBE) in the

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for services to business and charity. Hyman resigned from his role of CEO of Serco in October 2013 following allegations that Serco had overcharged government customers.

Racing driver

Hyman is a motor racing fan and has competed in the

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series and the

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Personal life

Married to fellow South African Lianne, the couple have two children. His son Raoul is also a racing driver. He was on the 47th floor of the

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at the time of the

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in 2001.

References

External links

Official racing driver websiteInterview
with

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1963 births Living people People from Durban South African people of Indian descent South African Pentecostals University of Natal alumni South African businesspeople Serco people South African chief executives South African racing drivers British GT Championship drivers Commanders of the Order of the British Empire ADAC GT Masters drivers {{SouthAfrica-autoracing-bio-stub