John Cheffins retired from the Board on September 30, 2007. Following his retirement, he has continued to be retained by the Company for one day per week to give support and advice on the strategy and implementation of Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems Limited, supply chain management, and the assembly and test facilities. He was paid £103,200 and received benefits totalling £33,097.
Dr Mike Howse retired from the Board on June 30, 2005. Following his retirement, he has continued to be retained by the Company for his expertise in engineering. He was paid £39,060.
Sir Robin Nicholson retired as a non-executive director on May 4, 2005. He was retained by Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems Limited for his management and technical expertise, and to provide advice on business related matters. Sir Robin was paid total fees of £30,000.
Phil Ruffles retired from the Board on October 18, 2001. He was retained by Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems Limited until December 31, 2008 to give general advice on the best contacts and direction for the business. Phil Ruffles received total fees of £5,080.