Nick Read
Director/Board Member at BOOKING HOLDINGS INC.
Net worth: 16 M $ as of 2024-02-28
Profile
Nicholas Jonathan Read is a British businessperson who has been at the helm of 5 different companies and occupies the position of Group Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Vodafone Group Plc and Chief Financial Officer of Vodafone Ventures Ltd. (a subsidiary of Vodafone Group Plc). He is also on the board of Booking Holdings, Inc. and Vodafone Towers Ltd. In his past career he was Chairman at VHA Pty Ltd. and Chairman at Vodafone Australia Pty Ltd. (a subsidiary of VHA Pty Ltd.), Chief Executive Officer at Vodafone Ltd., Chief Executive Officer for Vodafone UK Ltd., Chief Financial Officer for Miller Freeman Worldwide Ltd., Chief Financial Officer-Europe Region at Vodafone Oceania Ltd., Non-Executive Director at Vodacom Group Ltd. and Head-Senior Global Finance at United Business Media Plc. He received an undergraduate degree from The University of Manchester.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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VODAFONE GROUP PLC
0.07% | 2023-03-30 | 18,147,068 ( 0.07% ) | 16 M $ | 2024-02-28 |
Nick Read active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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BOOKING HOLDINGS INC. | Director/Board Member | 2018-06-06 |
Vodafone Ventures Ltd.
Vodafone Ventures Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Vodafone Ventures Ltd (Vodafone Ventures) is a Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Vodafone Group Plc founded in 2000. The firm is headquartered in Newbury. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2014-03-31 |
Vodafone Towers Ltd.
Vodafone Towers Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Vodafone Towers Ltd. is an Indian company that rents telecommunication infrastructure equipment. The private company is based in Mumbai, India. | Director/Board Member | 2010-03-14 |
EXA Infrastructure
EXA Infrastructure Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services EXA Infrastructure provides highly scalable bandwidth and low-latency connectivity services through an innovative suite of offerings. The company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in Croatia. The British company's extensive terrestrial and subsea fiber network enables connectivity for massive digital platforms. The company was founded in 2021, and the CEO is Martijn Blanken. | Chairman | 2023-06-25 |
Former positions of Nick Read
Companies | Position | End |
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VODAFONE GROUP PLC | Chief Executive Officer | 2022-12-30 |
VODACOM GROUP LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2014-02-04 |
CHINA MOBILE LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2010-09-21 |
Vodafone India Ltd.
Vodafone India Ltd. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Vodafone India Ltd. engages in the provision of wireless telecommunications services. Its products include postpaid, prepaid, world and home calling cards, and handy phone. The firm'sservices include mailing, messaging, bill info, and dial in services. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India. | Director/Board Member | - |
VODAFONE QATAR P.Q.S.C. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Nick Read
The University of Manchester | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 6 |
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BOOKING HOLDINGS INC. | Consumer Services |
VODAFONE GROUP PLC | Communications |
CHINA MOBILE LIMITED | Communications |
SAFARICOM PLC | Communications |
VODAFONE QATAR P.Q.S.C. | Communications |
VODACOM GROUP LIMITED | Communications |
Private companies | 15 |
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UBMG Holdings
UBMG Holdings Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services UBMG Holdings provides business information services. It offers services to the technology, healthcare, media, automotive and financial services industries. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
GSM Association
GSM Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services GSM Association functions as a association representing interest of mobile operators. It offers programs and advocacy initiatives including future networks, identity, and internet of things, industry purpose, mobile for development, spectrum and the mobile economy. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Vodafone Oceania Ltd.
Vodafone Oceania Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Part of Vodafone Group Plc, Vodafone Oceania Ltd. is a European multi-access Internet portal. The private company is based in Newbury, UK. | Communications |
Vodafone UK Ltd.
Vodafone UK Ltd. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Vodafone UK Ltd. provides mobile telecommunications services. Its services include information on services, pricing, roaming, and coverage. Its subscribers include corporate and individual consumers. Vodafone has launched 3G service in the 2004 and is responsible for wireless operations of Vodafone Group in UK. The company is headquartered in Newbury, UK. | Communications |
Talkland Australia Pty Ltd.
Talkland Australia Pty Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Talkland Australia Pty Ltd. provides wireless telecommunications services. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in North Sydney, Australia. | Communications |
Vodafone Egypt Telecommunications Co. SAE
Vodafone Egypt Telecommunications Co. SAE Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Vodafone Egypt Telecommunications Co. SAE engages in the provision of telecommunication services. It designs, constructs, develops, owns and operates GSM mobile telecommunication facilities. The firm's services include voice and data exchange, 3G, ADSL, and broadband Internet services. The company was founded on May 26, 1998 and is headquartered in 6th of October City, Egypt. | Communications |
Vodafone Ventures Ltd.
Vodafone Ventures Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Vodafone Ventures Ltd (Vodafone Ventures) is a Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Vodafone Group Plc founded in 2000. The firm is headquartered in Newbury. | Finance |
Vodafone Ltd.
Vodafone Ltd. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Vodafone Ltd. provides telecommunication services. It offers services including voice, messaging, data and fixed communications. It products include health and biotech other consumer technology, smart home appliances, telecommunications and vehicle technologies. The company is headquartered in Newbury, the United Kingdom. | Communications |
Vodafone India Ltd.
Vodafone India Ltd. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Vodafone India Ltd. engages in the provision of wireless telecommunications services. Its products include postpaid, prepaid, world and home calling cards, and handy phone. The firm'sservices include mailing, messaging, bill info, and dial in services. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India. | Communications |
Vodafone Hutchison Australia Pty Ltd.
Vodafone Hutchison Australia Pty Ltd. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Vodafone Hutchison Australia Pty Ltd. provides wireless telecommunications services. The firm markets products and services under the Vodafone brand. Its wireless services enable to communicate and access information from anywhere. It is headquartered in Chatswood, Australia. | Communications |
Vodafone Towers Ltd.
Vodafone Towers Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Vodafone Towers Ltd. is an Indian company that rents telecommunication infrastructure equipment. The private company is based in Mumbai, India. | Finance |
Indus Towers Ltd. /Old/
Indus Towers Ltd. /Old/ Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Indus Towers Ltd. provides shared telecom infrastructure services. The company was founded in November 2007 and is headquartered in Gurgaon, India. | Communications |
Miller Freeman Worldwide Ltd.
Miller Freeman Worldwide Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Miller Freeman Worldwide Ltd. operates as a business media company. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Vodafone & Qatar Foundation LLC
Vodafone & Qatar Foundation LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Vodafone & Qatar Foundation LLC operates as an investment holding company with interest in the provision of communication services, including voice, messaging, and internet data package. The company is headquartered in Doha, Qatar. | Finance |
EXA Infrastructure
EXA Infrastructure Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services EXA Infrastructure provides highly scalable bandwidth and low-latency connectivity services through an innovative suite of offerings. The company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in Croatia. The British company's extensive terrestrial and subsea fiber network enables connectivity for massive digital platforms. The company was founded in 2021, and the CEO is Martijn Blanken. | Technology Services |