Robert Swannell
Founder at The Springboard Bursary Foundation
Profile
Robert William Ashburnham Swannell is the founder of The Springboard Bursary Foundation.
He currently holds positions as Chairman at UK Government Investments Ltd., Director at The Investor Forum CIC, Trustee at Teach First, Kew Foundation, and Royal National Children’s SpringBoard Foundation.
Previously, he served as Chairman at Marks & Spencer Plc and Marks & Spencer Group Plc, Co-Chairman at Schroder Salomon Smith Barney International Ltd., Vice Chairman at Citibank Europe Plc, Senior Independent Director at 3i Group Plc and The British Land Co. Plc, Non-Executive Director at HMV Group Plc, Director & Trustee at Career Academies UK, Director at The Sutton Trust, and Member at The Takeover Appeal Board.
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Robert Swannell active positions
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Kew Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
The Springboard Bursary Foundation | Founder | - |
Teach First
Teach First Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Teach First provides educational services. It works with schools and other organizations with the aim that no child’s educational success is limited by their socio-economic background. Its participants teach in schools where the majority of pupils come from the poorest families in the United Kingdom. The company was founded by Jo Owen and Brett Wigdortz in July 2002 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Investor Forum CIC
The Investor Forum CIC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Investor Forum CIC is a community interest company set up by institutional investors in UK equities. It is engaged in investment decision-making, and works with investors to collectively escalate material issues with the Boards of UK-listed companies. The company focuses on three key activities which are Collective Engagements, Facilitate Dialogue, and Stewardship 360 Events. The Investor Forum CIC was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in London, Greater London. | Director/Board Member | 2014-11-30 |
Royal National Children’s SpringBoard Foundation
Royal National Children’s SpringBoard Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Royal National Children's SpringBoard Foundation is a UK-based organization founded in 2017 with Ian Davenport as the CEO. The British company offers a SpringForward program and four main programs. The non-profit company's website provides access to their latest research and reports, as well as information about their work, values, history, and team. | Director/Board Member | - |
UK Government Investments Ltd.
UK Government Investments Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance UK Government Investments Ltd. is a government-owned company that manages the government's shareholding in NatWest Group plc. The private company is based in London, UK and ultimately controlled by the Government of United Kingdom. The British company is the government's center of excellence in corporate finance and corporate governance, advising on major corporate finance matters and executing significant corporate asset sales. The Government Corporate Finance Profession aims to get the best value for the taxpayer by ensuring the government has access to high-quality corporate finance advice. | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Robert Swannell
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Marks & Spencer Plc
Marks & Spencer Plc Department StoresRetail Trade Marks & Spencer Plc operates department stores. It offers women, men and kids clothing, accessories, footwear, toys and gifts. The firm also provides home furniture, cookware, dinner sets, mugs, bed sheets, crockery, glassware, ceiling lights, pillows, luggage, rugs, storage, bathroom accessories, towels, food and wine, flowers, food hampers, alcohol gifts, chocolates and sweet gifts, greeting cards, stationery and wrappings and offers on kids wear, Christmas and food gift, The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Chairman | 2017-08-31 |
MARKS & SPENCER GROUP PLC | Chairman | 2017-08-31 |
HMV Group Plc
HMV Group Plc Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services HMV Group Plc owned and operated music, video and book retail stores. It engaged in distribution and retailing filmed entertainment, games, music and portable digital technology products, with a portfolio of live entertainment venues and music festivals. The company was founded on July 20, 1921 and was headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Chairman | 2011-03-01 |
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Listed companies | 3 |
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3I GROUP PLC | Finance |
MARKS & SPENCER GROUP PLC | Retail Trade |
BRITISH LAND COMPANY PLC | Finance |
Private companies | 13 |
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The Takeover Appeal Board | |
Marks & Spencer Plc
Marks & Spencer Plc Department StoresRetail Trade Marks & Spencer Plc operates department stores. It offers women, men and kids clothing, accessories, footwear, toys and gifts. The firm also provides home furniture, cookware, dinner sets, mugs, bed sheets, crockery, glassware, ceiling lights, pillows, luggage, rugs, storage, bathroom accessories, towels, food and wine, flowers, food hampers, alcohol gifts, chocolates and sweet gifts, greeting cards, stationery and wrappings and offers on kids wear, Christmas and food gift, The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Retail Trade |
HMV Group Plc
HMV Group Plc Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services HMV Group Plc owned and operated music, video and book retail stores. It engaged in distribution and retailing filmed entertainment, games, music and portable digital technology products, with a portfolio of live entertainment venues and music festivals. The company was founded on July 20, 1921 and was headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
Schroder Salomon Smith Barney International Ltd. | Finance |
Citibank Europe Plc
Citibank Europe Plc Major BanksFinance Citibank Europe Plc engages in the provision of banking services. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. | Finance |
Career Academies UK
Career Academies UK Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Career Academies UK develops careers guidance software. | Technology Services |
Teach First
Teach First Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Teach First provides educational services. It works with schools and other organizations with the aim that no child’s educational success is limited by their socio-economic background. Its participants teach in schools where the majority of pupils come from the poorest families in the United Kingdom. The company was founded by Jo Owen and Brett Wigdortz in July 2002 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Kew Foundation | |
The Sutton Trust
The Sutton Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Sutton Trust provides education services. The company was founded by Peter Lampl in 1997 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous |
The Springboard Bursary Foundation | |
The Investor Forum CIC
The Investor Forum CIC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Investor Forum CIC is a community interest company set up by institutional investors in UK equities. It is engaged in investment decision-making, and works with investors to collectively escalate material issues with the Boards of UK-listed companies. The company focuses on three key activities which are Collective Engagements, Facilitate Dialogue, and Stewardship 360 Events. The Investor Forum CIC was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in London, Greater London. | Commercial Services |
UK Government Investments Ltd.
UK Government Investments Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance UK Government Investments Ltd. is a government-owned company that manages the government's shareholding in NatWest Group plc. The private company is based in London, UK and ultimately controlled by the Government of United Kingdom. The British company is the government's center of excellence in corporate finance and corporate governance, advising on major corporate finance matters and executing significant corporate asset sales. The Government Corporate Finance Profession aims to get the best value for the taxpayer by ensuring the government has access to high-quality corporate finance advice. | Finance |
Royal National Children’s SpringBoard Foundation
Royal National Children’s SpringBoard Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Royal National Children's SpringBoard Foundation is a UK-based organization founded in 2017 with Ian Davenport as the CEO. The British company offers a SpringForward program and four main programs. The non-profit company's website provides access to their latest research and reports, as well as information about their work, values, history, and team. | Commercial Services |
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