Recruitment of Chief Executive Officer of Scottish Rail Holdings: FOI release

Information requested

Regarding the recruitment of Mr Chris Gibb as Chief Executive Officer of Scottish Rail Holdings:

1. Was this recruitment conducted by an external recruiter, and if so, what were the costs involved in this?

2. How many candidates were considered for this position?

3. Please provide any ministerial briefings or emails to ministers relating to the appointment of Mr Gibb.

4. Please can you provide the breakdown of Mr Gibb's remuneration by: basic salary, bonus, pension and any other benefits such as car allowance or private healthcare?