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John O'Higgins
Chairman at
ELEMENTIS PLC
Net worth: 327 751 $ as of 30/01/2026
Profile
John E.
O'Higgins currently works at Elementis Plc, as Non-Executive Chairman from 2021, Oxford Nanopore Technologies Plc, as Independent Non-Executive Director from 2019, Johnson Matthey Plc, as Independent Non-Executive Director from 2023, and Wincott Foundation, as Trustee.
Mr. O'Higgins also formerly worked at Spectris Plc, as Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director from 2012 to 2018, Exide Technologies LLC, as Independent Non-Executive Director from 2013 to 2015, Honeywell International, Inc., as President-Automation & Control Solutions from 1991 to 2005, and Envea Global SAS, as Member-Supervisory Board.
Mr. O'Higgins received his undergraduate degree from Purdue University, Masters Business Admin degree from INSEAD, and undergraduate degree from University College Dublin.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ELEMENTIS PLC 0.02% | 30/12/2024 | 125,600 ( 0.02% ) | 278 526 $ | 30/01/2026 |
| 30/03/2025 | 1,520 ( 0% ) | 49 225 $ | 30/01/2026 |
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John O'Higgins active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC | Director/Board Member | 15/11/2017 |
| ELEMENTIS PLC | Chairman | 31/08/2021 |
| OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES PLC | Director/Board Member | 31/08/2019 |
Wincott Foundation
 Wincott Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides scholarship for postgraduate students | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of John O'Higgins
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SPECTRIS LIMITED | Chief Executive Officer | 27/09/2018 |
| EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2014 |
| HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2004 |
Envea Global SAS
 Envea Global SAS Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides environment management solutions | Director/Board Member | - |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
Exide Technologies LLC
 Exide Technologies LLC Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Provides stored electrical energy solutions and also manufactures and supplies lead-acid batteries for transportation & industrial applications | Producer Manufacturing |
Honeywell International, Inc.
 Honeywell International, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures and supplies aerospace, industrial and building automation products | Electronic Technology |
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Plc
 Oxford Nanopore Technologies Plc Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Develops instruments for electronic detection and analysis of molecules | Electronic Technology |
Johnson Matthey Plc
 Johnson Matthey Plc Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Develops emission control treatment systems, chemicals and technologies to remove harmful emissions from vehicles, chemical, oil and gas industries | Process Industries |
Spectris Plc
 Spectris Plc Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Develops and supplies precision measurement equipment and software | Electronic Technology |
Elementis Plc
 Elementis Plc Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures specialty chemicals | Process Industries |
Purdue University
 Purdue University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
INSEAD
 INSEAD Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University College Dublin
 University College Dublin Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Wincott Foundation
Wincott Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides scholarship for postgraduate students | Miscellaneous |
Envea Global SAS
Envea Global SAS Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides environment management solutions | Commercial Services |
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