Profile
Mr. Leon Brittan, Baron Brittan of Spennithorne, is a British barrister, politician and former Conservative Member of Parliament, as well as former member of the European Commission.
He was created Baron Brittan of Spennithorne, of Spennithorne in the County of North Yorkshire in February 2000.
He was made European Commissioner for Competition at the European Commission early in 1989, resigning as an MP to take the position.
In 1995 he became European Commissioner for Trade and European Commissioner for External Affairs, also serving as Vice-President of the European Commission.
Former positions of Leon Brittan
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
UBS Ltd.
 UBS Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance UBS Ltd. provides financial services. It specializes in securities underwriting, mergers and acquisitions advisory, fixed-income products, foreign exchange and prime brokerage. The firm also offers securities brokerage and investment banking services. Its clients include institutions, corporations, governments, intermediaries and alternative investment managers. The company was founded on July 9, 1986 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Chairman | 2010-08-31 |
| UNILEVER PLC | Director/Board Member | 2010-05-10 |
| UNILEVER N.V. | Director/Board Member | 2010-05-10 |
| The European Commission | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1998-12-31 |
UBS Investment Bank Nederland BV
 UBS Investment Bank Nederland BV Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of UBS Group AG, UBS Investment Bank Nederland BV is a Dutch company that provides brokerage services. The private company is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Carsten N. Kengeter has been the CEO of the company since 2008. | Director/Board Member | - |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| UNILEVER PLC | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Private companies | 4 |
|---|---|
Unilever NV
 Unilever NV Food DistributorsDistribution Services Unilever NV engages in the production and marketing of consumer goods in the nutrition, hygiene, and personal care categories. It operates through the following segments: Beauty and Personal Care, Foods and Refreshment, and Home Care. The Beauty and Personal Care segment covers the sales of skin and hair care products, deodorants and oral care products. The Foods and Refreshment segment includes the sales of soups, bouillons, sauces, snacks, mayonnaise, salad dressings, margarines and spreads. The Home Care segment is in charge of the sales of home care products such as powders, liquids and capsules, soap bars, and a wide range of cleaning products. The company was founded on November 9, 1927 and is headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands. | Distribution Services |
UBS Investment Bank Nederland BV
UBS Investment Bank Nederland BV Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of UBS Group AG, UBS Investment Bank Nederland BV is a Dutch company that provides brokerage services. The private company is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Carsten N. Kengeter has been the CEO of the company since 2008. | Finance |
UBS Ltd.
UBS Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance UBS Ltd. provides financial services. It specializes in securities underwriting, mergers and acquisitions advisory, fixed-income products, foreign exchange and prime brokerage. The firm also offers securities brokerage and investment banking services. Its clients include institutions, corporations, governments, intermediaries and alternative investment managers. The company was founded on July 9, 1986 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
| The European Commission | Government |
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