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David Darroch
Chairman at
SKY DEUTSCHLAND AG
Net worth: 893 827 $ as of 30/01/2026
Profile
David Jeremy Darroch is a British businessperson who has been the head of 6 different companies. Presently, Mr. Darroch is Investment Committee Member & CEO at Sky Ocean Ventures, Chairman-Supervisory Board at Sky Deutschland GmbH and Executive Chairman of Sky Ltd. Mr. Darroch is also Chairman at Business in the Community, Chairman for Scottish Business in the Community, Business Member at National Centre For Universities & Business and Member of The Council for Industry & Higher Education. He previously occupied the position of Chief Executive Officer at Sky UK Ltd., Group Finance Director at Dixons Retail Group Ltd. and Finance Director-European Healthcare Division at Procter & Gamble Ltd.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/01/2026 | 7,924 ( 0% ) | 893 827 $ | 30/01/2026 |
David Darroch active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SKY DEUTSCHLAND AG | Chairman | 19/11/2014 |
| RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC | Chairman | 01/05/2024 |
| WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE) | Director/Board Member | 08/01/2024 |
Sky Ocean Ventures
 Sky Ocean Ventures Sky Ocean Ventures invested in companies located in the United Kingdom. The firm focuses on the field of solving the ocean plastics crisis, renewable energy and biotechnology. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Ltd.
 Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Acts as an alternative investment manager | Private Equity Investor | 14/01/2025 |
The National Oceanography Centre
 The National Oceanography Centre Provides research and development services | Chairman | - |
Sky Ocean Ventures (General Partner) Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Business in the Community
 Business in the Community Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business development and training support services | Chairman | 31/12/2017 |
Scottish Business in the Community
 Scottish Business in the Community Provides business development and training support services | Chairman | - |
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Former positions of David Darroch
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Training of David Darroch
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
68
1st degree connections
23
1st degree companies
Male
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 23 |
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The Walt Disney Co.
 The Walt Disney Co. Owns and operates television and radio production, distribution & broadcasting stations, direct-to-consumer services, amusement parks and hotels | |
Sky Ltd.
 Sky Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides satellite broadcasting, internet streaming media and telephony services | Communications |
Currys Retail Group Ltd.
 Currys Retail Group Ltd. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Operates as an electrical retailer and services company | Retail Trade |
Marks & Spencer Group Plc
 Marks & Spencer Group Plc Department StoresRetail Trade Retails clothes, food and home products | Retail Trade |
Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc
 Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and markets household cleaning, health and nutrition products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Burberry Group Plc
 Burberry Group Plc Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures, designs and distributes apparels and accessories | Consumer Non-Durables |
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
 Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Offers accountancy qualifications and world class business resources | Commercial Services |
Procter & Gamble Ltd.
 Procter & Gamble Ltd. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures & markets consumer products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Business in the Community
Business in the Community Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business development and training support services | Commercial Services |
The Council for Industry & Higher Education
 The Council for Industry & Higher Education Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as not-for-profit membership organization that promotes, develops and supports university-business collaboration | Commercial Services |
The University of Hull
 The University of Hull Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Sky Deutschland GmbH
 Sky Deutschland GmbH BroadcastingConsumer Services Owns and operates entertainment, sports, news & pay TV and streaming | Consumer Services |
Sky UK Ltd.
 Sky UK Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services Provides television and broadband internet services | Consumer Services |
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Ltd.
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Acts as an alternative investment manager | Finance |
Sky Telecommunications Ltd.
 Sky Telecommunications Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides communication services | Communications |
Youth Sport Trust
 Youth Sport Trust Operates national charity which engages in creating a future for all children and young people through sports | |
Scottish Business in the Community
Scottish Business in the Community Provides business development and training support services | |
National Centre For Universities & Business | |
Sky Ocean Ventures
Sky Ocean Ventures Sky Ocean Ventures invested in companies located in the United Kingdom. The firm focuses on the field of solving the ocean plastics crisis, renewable energy and biotechnology. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | |
Sky Ocean Ventures (General Partner) Ltd. | |
Sky Group Ltd.
 Sky Group Ltd. Provides television programs distribution services | |
The National Oceanography Centre
The National Oceanography Centre Provides research and development services | |
Ahren Acquisition Corp.
 Ahren Acquisition Corp. Operates as a blank check company |
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