Ian Keith Meakins
Chairman at COMPASS GROUP PLC
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2024-02-28
Profile
Ian Keith Meakins is a businessperson who has been the head of 11 different companies and presently occupies the position of Non-Executive Chairman for Rexel SA, Non-Executive Chairman of Compass Group Plc and Non-Executive Chairman of Van Dyke Netherlands, Inc. He is also on the board of Impetus Trust. He previously occupied the position of Non-Executive Chairman at VanDijk BV, Chief Executive Officer of Travelex Holdings Ltd. Chief Executive Officer for Travelex UK Ltd. and Chief Executive Officer of Travelex America, Inc. (both are subsidiaries of Travelex Holdings Ltd.), President-European Major Markets & Global Supply at Diageo Plc, Non-Executive Chairman of Auto Trader Holding Ltd., Group Chief Executive Officer for Ferguson UK Holdings Ltd., Chief Executive Officer of Alliance UniChem Plc and Group Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Ferguson Holdings Ltd. Ian Keith Meakins received an undergraduate degree from the University of Cambridge.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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COMPASS GROUP PLC
0.00% | 2023-09-29 | 58,362 ( 0.00% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-02-28 |
Ian Keith Meakins active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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COMPASS GROUP PLC | Chairman | 2020-11-30 |
UNILEVER PLC | Chairman | 2023-11-30 |
Van Dyke Netherlands, Inc. | Chairman | - |
Impetus Trust | Director/Board Member | 2010-10-28 |
Former positions of Ian Keith Meakins
Companies | Position | End |
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REXEL | Chairman | 2023-08-30 |
VanDijk BV
VanDijk BV Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services VanDijk BV distributes educational books. Its products include textbooks, dictionaries, atlases, exam preparation, study help, literature, school supplies, and calculators. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Kampen, the Netherlands. | Chairman | 2019-12-31 |
CENTRICA PLC | Director/Board Member | 2016-09-30 |
Ferguson Holdings Ltd.
Ferguson Holdings Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Ferguson Holdings Ltd. is a holding company, which engages in distribution and sale of plumbing and heating products. The firm also supplies building and waterworks materials. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. The company was founded by Frederick York Wolseley in 1887 and is headquartered in Wokingham, the United Kingdom. | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-08-30 |
Ferguson UK Holdings Ltd.
Ferguson UK Holdings Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Ferguson Plc, Ferguson UK Holdings Ltd. is a leading distributor of plumbing and heating products. The private company is based in Wokingham, UK and was founded in 1887. Wolseley, as it is commonly known, operates through 542 branches and three distribution centers, employing approximately 5,000 full-time employees. | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-08-30 |
Training of Ian Keith Meakins
University of Cambridge | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 5 |
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REXEL | Distribution Services |
DIAGEO PLC | Consumer Non-Durables |
UNILEVER PLC | Consumer Non-Durables |
CENTRICA PLC | Utilities |
COMPASS GROUP PLC | Consumer Services |
Private companies | 15 |
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London International Group Plc
London International Group Plc Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing London International Group Plc manufactures and sells healthcare and personal protection products. It offers barrier contraceptives, surgical, household and industrial gloves, and health and beauty aids. The company was founded by L. A. Jackson in 1915 and is headquartered in London, LO. | Producer Manufacturing |
Travelex UK Ltd.
Travelex UK Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Travelex UK Ltd., provides remittances and online international payments. It offers foreign currency services, cash passport prepaid currency card, international payments, value added tax refunds, travel insurance, same day office delivery in London, buy back guarantee, phone cards, western union, travelers check, and Supercard. The company was founded by Lloyd Dorfman in 1976 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
MmO2 Plc
MmO2 Plc Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications MmO2 Plc is a provider of mobile services, offering consumer and corporate communications solutions. The company operates in three countries - the UK, Germany & Ireland. | Communications |
Ferguson UK Holdings Ltd.
Ferguson UK Holdings Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Ferguson Plc, Ferguson UK Holdings Ltd. is a leading distributor of plumbing and heating products. The private company is based in Wokingham, UK and was founded in 1887. Wolseley, as it is commonly known, operates through 542 branches and three distribution centers, employing approximately 5,000 full-time employees. | Distribution Services |
O2 Plc
O2 Plc Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications O2 Plc used to provide mobile communication services. It used to provide wireless voice telecommunications services including cellular, mobile, paging and unified messaging. The company was founded in 1985 and was headquartered in Slough, UK. | Communications |
Alliance UniChem Plc
Alliance UniChem Plc Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Alliance UniChem is a healthcare distribution group focused on providing healthcare services. The company's core businesses are pharmaceutical wholesaling and retail pharmacy. It has more than 100,000 pharmacies, hospitals and health centres supplied by more than 250 warehouses in the UK, Norway, The Netherlands and Italy. The company delivers healthcare products and services in 12 countries. Through subsidiary UniChem the company distributes drugs and other health care products to pharmacies and hospitals across the UK. The Alliance Santé unit, also a drug distributor, is strongest in France and Italy. The company also sells first aid supplies to industrial clients and offers financing, pension, and insurance services to client pharmacies | Retail Trade |
Auto Trader Holding Ltd.
Auto Trader Holding Ltd. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Auto Trader Holding Ltd. engages in the provision of classified display advertising services. The company was founded on January 19, 2000 and is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
Travelex America, Inc.
Travelex America, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Travelex America, Inc. provides currency exchange services. Its services include foreign exchange currency at bureaux de change in airports and tourist locations. It provides travel, wealth, and financial products such as travel insurance, phone cards, and global funds transfer. It operates in the United Kingdom, the United States, Hong Kong, Australia, Asia, and Canada. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Finance |
Travelex Holdings Ltd.
Travelex Holdings Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Travelex Holdings Ltd. engages in the provision of foreign exchange business. It includes foreign exchange, travel insurance, international payments, business currency solutions, and prepaid cards. The company was founded in 1976 and was headquartered in Leeds, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous |
Impetus Trust | |
Ferguson Holdings Ltd.
Ferguson Holdings Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Ferguson Holdings Ltd. is a holding company, which engages in distribution and sale of plumbing and heating products. The firm also supplies building and waterworks materials. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. The company was founded by Frederick York Wolseley in 1887 and is headquartered in Wokingham, the United Kingdom. | Distribution Services |
Van Dyke Netherlands, Inc. | |
The Learning Network BV
The Learning Network BV Specialty StoresRetail Trade The Learning Network BV operates book stores. The company is based in Kampen, Netherlands. The Dutch company was founded in 1927 by W. C. van Dijk. The CEO is Natascha van Nieuwenburg. | Retail Trade |
VanDijk BV
VanDijk BV Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services VanDijk BV distributes educational books. Its products include textbooks, dictionaries, atlases, exam preparation, study help, literature, school supplies, and calculators. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Kampen, the Netherlands. | Distribution Services |
Kalchas Group |