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John Michael Harper is currently an Independent Non-Executive Director at Aerospace Technology Institute and a Member-Governors Board at The AES Tring Park School Trust.
He previously held positions such as Chief Executive Officer at Kidde Plc from 2000 to 2005, Deputy Chairman at QinetiQ Group plc from 2012 to 2023, Non-Executive Chairman at Signature Aviation Ltd. from 2012 to 2014, Non-Executive Chairman at Videndum Plc from 2004 to 2012, Non-Executive Chairman at Ricardo Plc from 2010 to 2014, and Senior Independent Non-Executive Director at Catlin Group Ltd. from 2010 to 2011.
He also served as a Director at Williams Plc and a Non-Executive Director at Umeco Ltd. Mr. Harper received his undergraduate degree from Imperial College London and King's College London.
John Harper active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Aerospace Technology Institute
Aerospace Technology Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in research and development in aerospace technology | Director/Board Member | - |
The AES Tring Park School Trust
The AES Tring Park School Trust Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as art's school | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of John Harper
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| QINETIQ GROUP PLC | Director/Board Member | 19/07/2023 |
| RICARDO PLC | Chairman | 28/10/2014 |
| SIGNATURE AVIATION | Chief Executive Officer | 26/08/2009 |
| VIDENDUM PLC | Chairman | 31/05/2012 |
| CATLIN GROUP LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2010 |
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| Private companies | 12 |
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Catlin Group Ltd.
Catlin Group Ltd. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides property and casualty insurance services | Finance |
QinetiQ Group plc
QinetiQ Group plc Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Provides technology development and consultancy services to the defense, security and related markets | Electronic Technology |
Signature Aviation Ltd.
Signature Aviation Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Provides aviation terminal and hospitality services | Transportation |
Kidde Plc
Kidde Plc Other Consumer SpecialtiesConsumer Durables Manufactures fire and safety products | Consumer Durables |
Videndum Plc
Videndum Plc Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Designs, manufactures and markets broadcast video and photographic camera support equipments | Electronic Technology |
Umeco Ltd.
Umeco Ltd. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures aerospace, defense and automotive composite materials | Electronic Technology |
Williams Plc
Williams Plc Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Provides for the manufacture and distribution of consumer, building, industrial, military, DIY | Process Industries |
Imperial College London
Imperial College London Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Ricardo Plc
Ricardo Plc Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides automotive, industrial, rail and energy and environment and defence engineering & strategic consulting services | Commercial Services |
King's College London
King's College London Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The AES Tring Park School Trust
The AES Tring Park School Trust Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as art's school | Consumer Services |
Aerospace Technology Institute
Aerospace Technology Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in research and development in aerospace technology | Commercial Services |
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