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John Hirst
Chairman at
The British Standards Institution
Profile
John Raymond Hirst is currently Chairman at The British Standards Institution since 2019.
He is Director at Anglian Water Services Financing Plc since 2015, White Square Chemical, Inc. since 2015, SME Insurance Services Ltd. since 2015, Anglian Water Services Holdings Ltd., Clark Thomson Insurance Brokers Ltd. since 2018, Marsh UK Ltd. since 2014, Epilepsy Research UK, BBPS Ltd. since 2017, Imis Global Ltd. since 2015, Anglian Water Services UK Parent Co. Ltd. since 2018, Orsus Medical Ltd., Aigrette Financing (Issuer) PLC since 2021, and Trustee at Epilepsy Bereaved.
Former roles include Chief Executive Officer at Premier Farnell Ltd. from 1998 to 2005, Chief Executive Officer- Global businesses at Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd., Chief Executive Officer & Director at The Met Office from 2005 to 2014, Non-Executive Chairman at ASBISc Enterprises Plc from 2006 to 2008, Chairman at The National Oceanography Centre, Chairman and Non-Executive Director at Anglian Water Group Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Director at Hammerson Plc from 2013 to 2014, Independent Non-Executive Director at Ultra Electronics Holdings Ltd. (United Kingdom) from 2015 to 2019, Director at Jelf Wellbeing Ltd. from 2015 to 2018, Senior Independent Non-Executive Director at Anglian Water Services Ltd. from 2016 to 2020, Non-Executive Director at Jelf Ltd., Director at Bluefin Insurance Services Ltd., and Member at ACT 2013 Ltd.
John Hirst active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Epilepsy Research UK
 Epilepsy Research UK Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in research and development on biotechnology | Director/Board Member | 03/10/2010 |
Epilepsy Bereaved
 Epilepsy Bereaved Founded in 1995, Epilepsy Bereaved operates under the charity SUDEP Action and provides free bereavement support, counseling, and guidance on inquests for individuals and families affected by sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) and other epilepsy-related deaths. The private company is based in Wantage, UK. The organization offers evidence-based resources such as the Epsmon app for self-monitoring seizure risks, SUDEP and seizure safety checklists for clinicians, and tailored versions for children. It leads and funds research, maintains the world’s largest epilepsy deaths register, collaborates with healthcare professionals, and delivers training to improve understanding and management of epilepsy mortality. SUDEP Action also raises public awareness through campaigns, encourages community involvement, and advocates for policy changes to reduce epilepsy-related deaths and support bereaved families. | Director/Board Member | 03/10/2010 |
Marsh UK Ltd.
 Marsh UK Ltd. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Operates as an insurance broker and risk adviser | Director/Board Member | 31/03/2014 |
SME Insurance Services Ltd.
 SME Insurance Services Ltd. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides insurance services | Director/Board Member | 14/09/2015 |
Imis Global Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 31/08/2015 |
White Square Chemical, Inc.
 White Square Chemical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures dental equipment and supplies | Director/Board Member | 31/08/2015 |
Anglian Water Services Financing Plc
 Anglian Water Services Financing Plc Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates as a financing company | Director/Board Member | 31/03/2015 |
BBPS Ltd.
 BBPS Ltd. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Operates an insurance broker network | Director/Board Member | 04/01/2017 |
The British Standards Institution
 The British Standards Institution Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides development, certification, training and assessment, software & platform services | Chairman | 31/12/2018 |
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Experiences
Positions held
Active
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
66
1st degree connections
27
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 27 |
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Premier Farnell Ltd.
 Premier Farnell Ltd. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes electronic components and industrial products | Distribution Services |
Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd.
 Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Manufactures chemicals and paint products | Process Industries |
Anglian Water Group Ltd.
 Anglian Water Group Ltd. Water UtilitiesUtilities Operates as a water supply and sewerage recycling company | Utilities |
Anglian Water Services Financing Plc
Anglian Water Services Financing Plc Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates as a financing company | Finance |
White Square Chemical, Inc.
White Square Chemical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures dental equipment and supplies | Health Technology |
Hammerson Plc
 Hammerson Plc Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust which invests in retail parks | Finance |
Ultra Electronics Holdings Ltd. (United Kingdom)
 Ultra Electronics Holdings Ltd. (United Kingdom) MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Functions as an investment holding company | Miscellaneous |
The British Standards Institution
The British Standards Institution Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides development, certification, training and assessment, software & platform services | Commercial Services |
Jelf Ltd.
 Jelf Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Functions as an investment holding company | Miscellaneous |
Anglian Water Services Ltd.
 Anglian Water Services Ltd. Water UtilitiesUtilities Engages in water supply and sewage services | Utilities |
SME Insurance Services Ltd.
SME Insurance Services Ltd. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides insurance services | Finance |
ASBISc Enterprises Plc
 ASBISc Enterprises Plc Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes Information Technology products | Distribution Services |
Anglian Water Services Holdings Ltd.
 Anglian Water Services Holdings Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Holding company | Miscellaneous |
Jelf Wellbeing Ltd.
 Jelf Wellbeing Ltd. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides specialist healthcare and group risk intermediary services | Finance |
ACT 2013 Ltd. | |
Clark Thomson Insurance Brokers Ltd.
 Clark Thomson Insurance Brokers Ltd. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides insurance brokerage services | Finance |
Bluefin Insurance Services Ltd.
 Bluefin Insurance Services Ltd. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides insurance advisory services | Finance |
Marsh UK Ltd.
Marsh UK Ltd. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Operates as an insurance broker and risk adviser | Finance |
The Met Office
 The Met Office Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides meteorological services | Commercial Services |
Epilepsy Research UK
Epilepsy Research UK Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in research and development on biotechnology | Commercial Services |
Epilepsy Bereaved
Epilepsy Bereaved Founded in 1995, Epilepsy Bereaved operates under the charity SUDEP Action and provides free bereavement support, counseling, and guidance on inquests for individuals and families affected by sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) and other epilepsy-related deaths. The private company is based in Wantage, UK. The organization offers evidence-based resources such as the Epsmon app for self-monitoring seizure risks, SUDEP and seizure safety checklists for clinicians, and tailored versions for children. It leads and funds research, maintains the world’s largest epilepsy deaths register, collaborates with healthcare professionals, and delivers training to improve understanding and management of epilepsy mortality. SUDEP Action also raises public awareness through campaigns, encourages community involvement, and advocates for policy changes to reduce epilepsy-related deaths and support bereaved families. | |
BBPS Ltd.
BBPS Ltd. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Operates an insurance broker network | Finance |
Imis Global Ltd. | |
Anglian Water Services UK Parent Co. Ltd.
 Anglian Water Services UK Parent Co. Ltd. Water UtilitiesUtilities Engages in the treatment and distribution of water | Utilities |
Orsus Medical Ltd.
 Orsus Medical Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops novel non-invasive blood glucose monitor for real-time and continuous monitoring by diabetics | Health Technology |
The National Oceanography Centre
 The National Oceanography Centre Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research and development services | Commercial Services |
Aigrette Financing (Issuer) Plc
 Aigrette Financing (Issuer) Plc Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business support services | Commercial Services |
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