Allan Leighton
Chairman at EXOVA GROUP PLC
Network origin in Allan Leighton first degree
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| Subsidiary | Movies/Entertainment | 38 |
Canal & River Trust
 Canal & River Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Canal & River Trust provides trust service. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Milton Keynes, the United Kingdom.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 12 |
Simba Sleep Ltd.
 Simba Sleep Ltd. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Simba Sleep Ltd. manufactures and wholesales mattress. Its mattress is uniquely compressed, rolled and folded. The company was founded by James Cox, Harry McClements and Andrew Mcclements in 2015 is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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| Holding Company | Home Furnishings | 10 |
| Public Company | Restaurants | 10 | |
| Public Company | Air Freight/Couriers | 7 | |
ASDA Group Ltd.
 ASDA Group Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade ASDA Group Ltd. owns and operates groceries. It offers wide selection of consumable products, furniture, men's and women's clothing, kids and baby’s apparel, contact lenses, and glasses, mobile and tyres items, prints and photo. The company was founded on October 27, 1978 and is headquartered in Leeds, the United Kingdom.
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| Holding Company | Food Retail | 7 |
Office Retail Group Ltd.
 Office Retail Group Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Office Retail Group Ltd. operates as a holding company with interest in shoe retail. The company was founded on November 4, 2010 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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| Subsidiary | Apparel/Footwear Retail | 6 |
| Public Company | Financial Conglomerates | 6 | |
Northern Bloc Ice Cream Ltd.
 Northern Bloc Ice Cream Ltd. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Northern Bloc Ice Cream Ltd. was founded in 2014 and is based in Leeds, UK. The company's ice cream is loved by some of the best chefs throughout the UK and delivers an innovative, no compromise product. The British company specializes in making great tasting natural ice cream for the food service market.
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| Holding Company | Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy | 6 |
Missouri Topco Ltd.
 Missouri Topco Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Missouri Topco Ltd. operates as a holding company with interests in selling clothing and home wares. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in St. Peter Port, the United Kingdom.
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| Private Company | Wholesale Distributors | 5 |
Em Topco Ltd.
 Em Topco Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Em Topco Ltd. is an investment holding British company founded in 2022. The company's main function is to hold investments.
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| Holding Company | Financial Conglomerates | 4 |
Element Materials Technology Group Ltd.
 Element Materials Technology Group Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Element Materials Technology Group Ltd. specializes in providing a comprehensive range of materials and product qualification testing, consulting, certification and calibration services. It offers its services to Aerospace; Fire & Building Products; Infrastructure & Environmental; Oil & Gas; and Transportation & Industrials sectors. The company was founded in 1827 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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| Subsidiary | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 4 |
wagamama Ltd.
 wagamama Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services wagamama Ltd. owns and operates restaurants. It offers noodles and rice dishes, salads and side dishes, desserts, fresh juices, hot drinks, wine, sake and Asian beers. The company was founded by Alan Yau in 1992 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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| Subsidiary | Restaurants | 3 |
ASDA Stores Ltd.
 ASDA Stores Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade ASDA Stores Ltd. owns and operates supermarkets. It sells grocery, apparel, and food products. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Leeds, the United Kingdom.
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| Subsidiary | Food Retail | 3 |
Pizza Express, Inc.
 Pizza Express, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Pizza Express, Inc. operates as a pizza delivery company. It offers specialty pizza like alfredo delight, Dixie chicken, Italian Stallion, and other featured pizzas. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Bloomington, IN.
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| Subsidiary | Restaurants | 3 |
Entertainment Magpie Ltd.
 Entertainment Magpie Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Entertainment Magpie Ltd. operates as an online purchaser and multi-channel retailer of replay CDs, DVDs and games. It also recycles cardboards and papers and collects old and unwanted CDs and DVDs from schools. The firm removes scratches and replaces packaging of the collected products, and sells the refurbished CDs and DVDs in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company was founded by Steve Oliver and Walter Gleeson in 2007 and is headquartered in Macclesfield, the United Kingdom.
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| Holding Company | Internet Software/Services | 2 |
BrewDog USA, Inc.
 BrewDog USA, Inc. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Part of Brewdog Plc, BrewDog USA, Inc. is a company that manufactures and retails craft beer. The company is based in Canal Winchester, OH. The CEO of the company is Jason Block.
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| Subsidiary | Beverages: Alcoholic | 2 |
| Subsidiary | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 2 | |
C&A Ag
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| Subsidiary | Regional Banks | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Allan Leighton via their personal network
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Sky UK Ltd.
 Sky UK Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services Sky UK Ltd. provides television and broadband internet services. It offers pay television services and channels across entertainment, sports, movies, and news. The company was founded on March 10, 1994 and is headquartered in Isleworth, the United Kingdom. | Broadcasting | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Chief Operating Officer Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Cartesian Capital Group LLC
 Cartesian Capital Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cartesian Capital Group LLC (Cartesian Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Peter Yu, Thomas Armstrong and Paul Pizzani. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Investor Founder Private Equity Investor | |
| TWET CENTADR | Broadcasting | Corporate Officer/Principal President Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Matalan Ltd.
 Matalan Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Matalan Ltd. retails clothing and homeware products. It offers a selection of ladies', men's and children's clothing, accessories and footwear. The firm's brands include SportingPro and from designers like Jeff Banks, Calvin Klein, Farah. It also offers suitcase and luggage, and various homeware for outdoor and garden, bedroom, living, dining, kitchen and bathroom. The company was founded by John Jason Hargreaves on August 13, 1981 and is headquartered in Knowsley, the United Kingdom. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Chief Executive Officer Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| SKY DEUTSCHLAND AG | Broadcasting | Chairman Chairman Chairman | |
Flybondi Ltd.
 Flybondi Ltd. AirlinesTransportation Part of Flybondi, Flybondi Ltd. is a British company that provides airline services. The company is based in Manchester, UK. The company was founded in 2016. The CEO is Mauricio Sana. | Airlines | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Office Holdings Ltd.
 Office Holdings Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Office Holdings Ltd. operates as an online shoe store. The firm has footwear retail stores for men, women and kids. Its brands include Adidas, Adidas Stella McCartney, Ash, Asics and Ask the Missus. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Element Materials Technology Group US Holding, Inc.
 Element Materials Technology Group US Holding, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Element Materials Technology Group US Holding, Inc. provides materials testing services. Its services include full-vehicle testing, climatics and environmental simulation, fuels and fluids testing, polymer and composites analysis, materials testing, corrosion, vibration, hydraulic and dynamics testing, hybrid and electric vehicle battery testing services. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Warren, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
21st Century Fox America, Inc.
 21st Century Fox America, Inc. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services 21st Century Fox America, Inc. publishes newspapers, magazines and books. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Media Conglomerates | President Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
PineBridge Capital Partners LLC
 PineBridge Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance PineBridge Capital Partners LLC is a private equity firm located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of PineBridge Private Equity Group Partners and their ultimate parent is Hong Kong-based Pacific Century Group. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
Office Retail Ltd.
 Office Retail Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Truworths International Ltd., Office Retail Ltd. is a British company that retails footwear. The company is based in London, UK. The company was founded in 2010. Brian McCluskey has been the CEO of the company since 2010. | Wholesale Distributors | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
The Restaurant Group (UK) Ltd.
 The Restaurant Group (UK) Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services The Restaurant Group (UK) Ltd. engages in the operation of restaurants and pubs. The company was founded on December 20, 1966 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Burwood House Group Ltd.
 The Burwood House Group Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Part of Bellis Topco Ltd., The Burwood House Group Ltd. is a British company that develops and manages building projects. The company is based in Leeds, UK. Founded in 1989. | Engineering & Construction | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
HBOS Plc
 HBOS Plc Major BanksFinance HBOS Plc engages in the provision of retail and commercial banking services, mortgages, insurance, and investment services. The company was founded on May 3, 2001 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom. | Major Banks | Chief Executive Officer Sales & Marketing | |
Ribble Valley Inns Ltd.
 Ribble Valley Inns Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Part of The Restaurant Group Plc, Ribble Valley Inns Ltd. owns and operates restaurants. The company is based in Saighton, UK. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Blubeckers Ltd.
 Blubeckers Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Part of The Restaurant Group Plc, Blubeckers Ltd. is a British company founded in 1986. The company is based in London, UK. The parent company of Blubeckers is Brunning & Price Limited. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
TRG (Holdings) Ltd.
 TRG (Holdings) Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of The Restaurant Group Plc, TRG (Holdings) Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in London, UK. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
McLagan Investments Ltd.
 McLagan Investments Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Bellis Topco Ltd., McLagan Investments Ltd. is a British company that provides retail property investment, development, and management services. The company is based in Leeds, UK. McLagan Investments was founded in 1987. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
EMT Holdings Ltd.
 EMT Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance EMT Holdings Ltd. operates as an investment holding company. The company was founded on December 14, 2015 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
EM Bidco Ltd.
 EM Bidco Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Em Topco Ltd., EM Bidco Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in London, UK. Founded in 2022. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| TRUWORTHS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Truworths UK Holdco 3 Ltd.
 Truworths UK Holdco 3 Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Truworths International Ltd., Truworths UK Holdco 3 Ltd. is a footwear company founded in 2015. The company is based in London, UK. The British company offers a stylish selection of shoes and boots that showcase the latest trends. Customers can conveniently shop online and enjoy next-day delivery. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Chiquito Ltd.
 Chiquito Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Part of The Restaurant Group Plc, Chiquito Ltd. is a Mexican restaurant that offers a fun and lively atmosphere for guests to enjoy the best of Mexican food and drinks. The company is based in London, UK. The team is passionate about providing a great time for their guests and offers menus for kids, vegans, and those with gluten-free diets. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Postal Services Holding Co. Ltd.
 Postal Services Holding Co. Ltd. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Postal Services Holding Co. Ltd. is engaged in the provision of mail and postal services. The firm also designs and produces stamps and philatelic products. The company was founded on September 20, 2000 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Air Freight/Couriers | Sales & Marketing General Counsel | |
ASDA Southbank Ltd.
 ASDA Southbank Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Bellis Topco Ltd., ASDA Southbank Ltd. is a British company that provides legal services. The company is based in Leeds, UK. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Bridgepoint Advisers Group Ltd.
 Bridgepoint Advisers Group Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Bridgepoint Advisers Group Ltd. provides investment services. The firm serves companies engaged in the energy, manufacturing, consumer, financial services, healthcare, media and technology, information and communication technology, support services, industrial, business services, utilities, and transport industries. It specializes in the acquisition and the development of medium-sized companies in Europe. The company was founded on November 19, 1999 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Financial Conglomerates | Chief Operating Officer Director/Board Member | |
Bridgepoint Advisers UK Ltd.
 Bridgepoint Advisers UK Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Bridgepoint Advisers UK Ltd. engages in medium to large buyouts, buy-in, growth capital, middle market, consolidation, expansion, add-on acquisitions, and public-to-private transactions. It prefers to make investments in all sectors including companies engaged in the energy, manufacturing, consumer, financial services, healthcare, media and technology, information and communication technology, support services, industrials, business services, utilities, and transport industries. The company was founded on January 18, 2010 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| SCHRODERS PLC | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
HPO1 Nominees Ltd.
 HPO1 Nominees Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Part of HPO1 Nominees Ltd., Matalan is a family retailer founded in 1976. The company is based in Liverpool, UK and offers a wide range of seasonal clothing for women, men, and kids, as well as homeware. Customers can shop online and find all the necessary information in one place, including contact details for customer services, FAQs, and delivery information. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Jonmar Ltd.
 Jonmar Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Founded in 1981, Jonmar Ltd. is a property holding British company. | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Matalan Holding Co. Ltd.
 Matalan Holding Co. Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Missouri Topco Ltd., Matalan Holding Co. Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The company is based in Liverpool, UK and was founded in 2001. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Matalan Finance Plc
 Matalan Finance Plc MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Matalan Finance Plc operates as a holding company that provides external debt services. The company was founded on October 10, 2006 and is headquartered in Liverpool, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
MGR Realisations Ltd.
 MGR Realisations Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade MGR Realisations Ltd. operates as a holding company with interests in retailing clothing and home wares. The company as founded on October 23, 2006 and is headquartered in Liverpool, the United Kingdom. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Matalan Retail Ltd.
 Matalan Retail Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Matalan Retail Ltd. retails clothing’s and home wares. It offers ladies', men's, children's clothing and footwear’s. The company was founded by John Hargreaves in 1985 and is headquartered in Skelmersdale, the United Kingdom. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Founder Director/Board Member | |
| INSEAD | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| AHREN ACQUISITION CORP. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Sports Information Services (Holdings) Ltd.
 Sports Information Services (Holdings) Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Sports Information Services (Holdings) Ltd. engages in the provision of television (TV), information, digital, and connectivity services in the retail betting industry. It operates through the UK SIS Betting Services, UK SIS Live Services, and All Other segments. The UK SIS Betting Services segment includes Spanish football data, content streaming, mobile games, Internet protocol TV delivery and pricing services, and media rights contracts. The UK SIS Live Services segment offers media connectivity services through satellite, fibre, and microwave technologies. The All Other segments include managed wind down of the outside broadcast business. The company was founded on August 16, 1985 and is headquartered in Milton Keynes, the United Kingdom. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| BURBERRY GROUP PLC | Apparel/Footwear | Director/Board Member Human Resources Officer | |
| PANGAEA LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS, LTD. | Miscellaneous | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
FatFace Group Ltd.
 FatFace Group Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade FatFace Group Ltd. is a retailer, specializing in the design and sale of active lifestyle clothing and related accessories. It offers a wide range of premium women's wear, men's wear, children's wear, footwear and accessories. The company products include tees and polos, shirts, shorts and crops, footwear, bags and belts, sweats, trousers, new arrivals, outerwear, knits, denim, British heritage, gilets, hats scarves, gloves, jewelers, socks and underwear. The firm was founded by Jules Leaver and Timothy Slade in 1988 and is headquartered in Havant, the United Kingdom. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
Royal Mail Group Ltd.
 Royal Mail Group Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Royal Mail Group Ltd. provides courier and parcel delivery services. It offers delivery options, including delivery to various local post office branches. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chief Operating Officer Director/Board Member | |
| J SAINSBURY PLC | Food Retail | Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer | |
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (United Kingdom)
 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (United Kingdom) Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP engages in the provision of accounting services. Its services include audit and assurance, accounting advisory, risk assurance, tax management, corporate insolvency, life cycle assessment, forensic services, private equity advisory, and financial reporting valuations. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Other Consumer Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal |
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International
| United Kingdom | 37 |
| United States | 9 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Netherlands | 2 |
| South Africa | 2 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 17 |
| Consumer Services | 16 |
| Retail Trade | 9 |
| Commercial Services | 5 |
| Transportation | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 746 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 135 |
| Chairman | 127 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 117 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 86 |
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| Charles Carey | 59 |
| Daniel H. Rimer | 55 |
| Martin Gilbert | 55 |
| Nigel Wray | 49 |
| Peter Michael Yu | 41 |
| Matthieu Pigasse | 34 |
| James Murdoch | 32 |
| Andrew Hornby | 30 |
| Bronagh Kennedy | 27 |
| Jonathan Hughes | 27 |
| Diane de Saint Victor | 27 |
| Uwe Krüger | 26 |
| Joseph Daniel Wetz | 26 |
| Richard Freudenstein | 24 |
| Thomas Teichman | 22 |
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