Tariq Syed

Tariq Syed

Trustee

RVU operates a portfolio of brands including Uswitch, Confused.com and Money.co.uk, tempcover and Mojo Mortgages and reaches over two thirds of households in the UK, solving everyday complex problems through outstanding experiences. As CEO, Tariq is responsible for the leadership and strategic direction of the group. His focus is first and foremost on ensuring that every part of the business lives up to RVU’s mission of empowering people to make confident decisions.

Tariq joined Red Ventures in 2017 to lead the inception and growth of their European operations, which included the joint acquisition with Silver Lake of the ZPG Group in 2018 and subsequently the creation of RVU, now with over 700 employees. He also sits on the board of ZPG which includes businesses such as Zoopla and Hometrack.

With a BSc in Mathematics and Management Studies from King’s College, London, and an MBA from IESE Business School, Tariq has held numerous executive roles in the media, telecoms and digital industries, including MD roles at Antenna Group and NBC Universal. Earlier in his career, he had a focus on M&A with experience at companies including BT, NBC Universal and Bear Stearns.

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