Network origin in Bill Barnes first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Home Furnishings | 13 | |
DFS Trading Ltd.
 DFS Trading Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade DFS Trading Ltd. manufactures and exports upholstered furniture products. It offers leather sofas, fabric sofas, sofa beds, chairs, recliners, and occasional tables. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Doncaster, the United Kingdom.
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| Subsidiary | Specialty Stores | 11 |
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| Public Company | Department Stores | 9 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Bill Barnes via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| ALLIANCE BOOTS HOLDINGS LTD | Drugstore Chains | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
DFS Furniture Co. Ltd.
 DFS Furniture Co. Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade DFS Furniture Co. Ltd. engages in the retail of upholstered furniture products. It offers in chairs, recliners, occasional tables, sofas, and soft furnishings. The company was founded on February 11, 1970 and is headquartered in Doncaster, the United Kingdom. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
DFS Furniture Holdings Plc
 DFS Furniture Holdings Plc Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables DFS Furniture Holdings Plc designs and manufactures upholstered furniture. Its product portfolio includes fabric sofas, leather sofas, corner sofas, recliners, sofa beds, and accessories. The company was founded on April 9, 2010 and is headquartered in South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom. | Home Furnishings | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Next Group Plc
 Next Group Plc Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Next Group plc is a holding company, which engages in the provision of multi-channel retail for clothing, footwear, accessories and home products. It operates through the following businesses: NEXT Online, NEXT Retail, NEXT Finance, NEXT International Retail, Lipsy, and NEXT Sourcing. The company was founded by Joseph Hepworth in 1864 and is headquartered in Enderby, the United Kingdom. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member Corporate Secretary Director/Board Member | |
Next Holdings Ltd. (United Kingdom)
 Next Holdings Ltd. (United Kingdom) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Next Plc, Next Holdings Ltd. is a UK-based holding British company that was founded in 1891. The company provides general management, treasury, and property development services. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Sofa Workshop Ltd.
 The Sofa Workshop Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services The Sofa Workshop Ltd. distributes sofas and other furniture. The company is headquartered in Godalming, the United Kingdom. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
British Retail Consortium
 British Retail Consortium Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services British Retail Consortium operates as a trade association for UK retailers. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Lipsy Ltd.
 Lipsy Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Lipsy Ltd. is a British company that specializes in women's day-to-night dresses, dream jumpsuits, and do-it-all tailoring. The company is based in Leicester, UK, and has subsidiaries in the UK. The company provides stylish clothing options for casual wear and nightwear. Lipsy was founded in 2006. Lipsy was acquired by Next Plc on October 02, 2008, for $30.81 million. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Corporate Secretary Director/Board Member | |
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. | Food Retail | Chief Operating Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing | |
| WH SMITH PLC | Food Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
Next Manufacturing Ltd.
 Next Manufacturing Ltd. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Part of Next Plc, Next Manufacturing Ltd. is a furniture manufacturer. The company is based in Enderby, UK. Founded in 1990. | Home Furnishings | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Nottingham Trent University | College/University | Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree | |
Advent International Ltd
 Advent International Ltd Investment ManagersFinance Advent International Plc provides investment services. It serves the business & financial, healthcare, industrial, retail, consumer & leisure, technology, media and telecoms sectors. The company was founded in 1989 and is located in London, UK | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
| EASYJET PLC | Airlines | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
 Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Diamond Holdco 7 Ltd.
 Diamond Holdco 7 Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of DFS Furniture Plc, Diamond Holdco 7 Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The company is based in Doncaster, UK and was founded in 2010. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Diamond Holdco 2 Ltd.
 Diamond Holdco 2 Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of DFS Furniture Plc, Diamond Holdco 2 Ltd. is a holding British company that operates subsidiaries in the retail and manufacturing of furniture. The company is based in Doncaster, UK and was founded in 2010. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| HAMMERSON PLC | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Retail Restaurants Ltd.
 Retail Restaurants Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Retail Restaurants Ltd. is a British company that operates licensed restaurants. The joint venture company is based in Leicester, UK. The company was founded in 2017. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| WHITBREAD PLC | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Next Distribution Ltd.
 Next Distribution Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Part of Next Plc, Next Distribution Ltd. is a fashion and homeware retailer. The company is based in Enderby, UK. The British company offers a wide range of products for women, men, and children, including designer brands and beauty products. Next Distribution also provides homeware gift experiences with next day delivery and free returns available. | Other Transportation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Sofology Ltd.
 Sofology Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sofology Ltd. retails furniture. It offers leather sofas, fabric sofas, recliner sofas, corner sofas, and sofa beds. The company was founded by Brian Ernest Tyldesley and Margaret Mary Tyldesley in 1974 and is headquartered in Golborne, the United Kingdom. | Specialty Stores | Chairman Chairman | |
Next Brand Ltd.
 Next Brand Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Next Brand Ltd. engages in the operation of men and women clothing stores through online. The company was founded on December 24, 1990 and is headquartered in Enderby, the United Kingdom. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Next Retail Ltd.
 Next Retail Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Part of Next Plc, Next Retail Ltd. is a retailer of clothing, footwear, and home products. The company is based in Leicester, UK. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Ventura Group Ltd.
 Ventura Group Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Founded in 1975, Ventura Group Ltd. is a British dormant company. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Paige Group Ltd.
 The Paige Group Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Founded in 1948, The Paige Group Ltd. is a British blank check company. The company is based in Enderby, UK. It operates as a blank check company. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Virgin Incoming Services, Inc.
 Virgin Incoming Services, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Virgin Incoming Services, Inc. engages in wholesale trading. The private company is based in Orlando, FL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
Virglease (3) Ltd.
 Virglease (3) Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Virglease (3) Ltd. engages in providing aircraft leasing services. The company is headquartered in West Sussex, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
Junopart Ltd.
 Junopart Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Junopart Ltd. was founded in 1994 and operates as a British non-trading company. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member | |
| Check-In Holidays Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
| Fordbar Services Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
Virgin Holidays Ltd.
 Virgin Holidays Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Virgin Holidays Ltd. operates travel agencies. It specializes in travel, weddings, honeymoons, ski, touring, cruise, internet, online travel, hotels, flights, holidays, packages, city breaks, spa and long haul. The firm serves leisure, travel and tourism. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Crawley, the United Kingdom. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member | |
Virgin Travel Group Ltd.
 Virgin Travel Group Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Virgin Travel Group Ltd. engages in the provision of travel and tour services. It offers rail, vacation and cruise packages, and passenger motorbike transportation services. The company was founded on July 5, 1988 and is headquartered in Crawley, the United Kingdom. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member | |
| Public Eye Promotions Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
| Reynard Aviation Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
VA Cargo Ltd.
 VA Cargo Ltd. AirlinesTransportation Part of Liberty Global Plc, VA Cargo Ltd. is a British company that provides air freight transportation services. The company is based in Crawley, UK. | Airlines | Director/Board Member | |
Virgin Atlantic Two Ltd.
 Virgin Atlantic Two Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Virgin Atlantic Two Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The company is based in Crawley, UK and was founded in 1998. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member | |
Virgin Aviation Services Ltd.
 Virgin Aviation Services Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Virgin Aviation Services Ltd. provides aviation ground handling services. | Other Transportation | Director/Board Member | |
| Virgin Freeway Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
| N&J Properties Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
| S. L. Insurance Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd.
 Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. AirlinesTransportation Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. engages in the provision of air transportation services. It operates long haul services to various destinations including Las Vegas, Sydney, Tokyo, Delhi, Miami, and Shanghai. The company was founded by Richard Charles Nicholas Branson in 1984 and is headquartered in Crawley, the United Kingdom. | Airlines | Director of Finance/CFO | |
| Next Sourcing (UK) Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
Policy Exchange
 Policy Exchange Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Policy Exchange is a leading think tank based in the UK. The British company's mission is to develop and promote new policy ideas that improve public services, strengthen society, and create a more dynamic economy. The company was founded by Archibald John Norman. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member | |
| AgraTech Ltd. | Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| United Kingdom | 50 |
| United States | 2 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 12 |
| Retail Trade | 9 |
| Consumer Services | 7 |
| Commercial Services | 6 |
| Transportation | 6 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 203 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 39 |
| Chairman | 38 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 36 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 14 |
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| Christopher Luke Mayhew | 23 |
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| Helen Elizabeth Normoyle | 14 |
| Amanda James | 11 |
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