David Shearer
Chairman at ESKEN LIMITED
Net worth: 506 024 $ as of 2024-04-29
Profile
David James Buchanan Shearer is currently the Non-Executive Chairman at Speedy Hire Plc since 2018.
He is also the Executive Chairman at Esken Ltd.
since 2021.
Additionally, he holds the position of Chairman at Liberty Living Ltd.
since 2015, Chairman at Scottish Edge Fund since 2014, and Chairman at Amber River Group Ltd.
since 2019.
In his former roles, Mr. Shearer served as the Chairman at Crest Nicholson Plc from 2007 to 2009.
He was the Independent Non-Executive Chairman at abrdn New Dawn Investment Trust Plc from 2012 to 2019.
He also held the position of Chairman at Mouchel Group Plc from 2012 to 2014 and Co-Chairman at Martin Currie (Holdings) Ltd.
from 2008 to 2014.
Furthermore, Mr. Shearer has experience as a Non-Executive Director at Liberty Living Group Plc, HBOS Treasury Services Ltd., and Scottish Financial Enterprise.
He served as a Senior Independent Non-Executive Director at Superglass Holdings Ltd.
from 2007 to 2012, STV Group Plc from 2012 to 2017, and Renold Plc from 2010 to 2012.
He was also an Independent Non-Executive Director at Mithras Investment Trust Plc.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Shearer worked as the Director-Global Corporate Finance at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Services LLC from 1996 to 1999.
He then became an Executive Director at Deloitte & Touche LLP UK from 1999 to 2013 and a Director at Deloitte LLP (United Kingdom) from 1999 to 2003.
He also served as a Non-Executive Director at Mint Hotel Ltd.
from 2010 to 2011 and Glasgow School of Art from 2005 to 2010.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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SPEEDY HIRE PLC
0.24% | 2024-04-09 | 1,100,000 ( 0.24% ) | 380 842 $ | 2024-04-29 |
STV GROUP PLC
0.09% | 2024-02-29 | 41,830 ( 0.09% ) | 125 182 $ | 2024-04-29 |
David Shearer active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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SPEEDY HIRE PLC | Chairman | 2018-09-30 |
ESKEN LIMITED | Chairman | 2019-07-22 |
Scottish Edge Fund
Scottish Edge Fund Financial ConglomeratesFinance Scottish Edge Fund provides financial services to support entrepreneurs and start-up businesses. The private company is based in Edinburgh, UK. | Chairman | 2014-09-30 |
Liberty Living Ltd.
Liberty Living Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Liberty Living Ltd. provides housing accommodations for college level students. It also offers communal areas and kitchens, 24-hour security, facilities such as gyms (in certain locations) and on-site laundries and internet access services. The company was founded in June, 2000 and is headquartered in London, Isle of Man. | Chairman | 2015-05-31 |
Amber River Group Ltd.
Amber River Group Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Amber River Group Ltd is a British company that provides expert pensions advice and independent financial planning services. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in London, UK. The company helps individuals plan for a prosperous, secure, and happy future for themselves and their families. The company's services include answering questions about finances for self-employed individuals, such as tax implications and retirement savings. The company also offers a unique approach to financial planning called Life Landscaping®, which goes beyond just financial advice. | Chairman | 2019-05-31 |
Former positions of David Shearer
Companies | Position | End |
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ABRDN NEW DAWN INVESTMENT TRUST | Chairman | 2019-09-03 |
Liberty Living Finance Plc
Liberty Living Finance Plc Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Liberty Living Finance Plc provides real estate services. The company was founded on September 25, 2017 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Chairman | - |
STV GROUP PLC | Director/Board Member | 2017-04-24 |
Martin Currie (Holdings) Ltd.
Martin Currie (Holdings) Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Part of Franklin Resources, Inc., Martin Currie (Holdings) Ltd. operates as a holding Bermudian company. | Chairman | 2014-09-30 |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 4 |
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STV GROUP PLC | Consumer Services |
SPEEDY HIRE PLC | Finance |
RENOLD PLC | Producer Manufacturing |
ESKEN LIMITED | Distribution Services |
Private companies | 17 |
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HBOS Treasury Services Ltd.
HBOS Treasury Services Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance HBOS Treasury Services Ltd. provides investment banking and treasury services. Its services include retail, business, and corporate banking, consumer credit, and asset management. It is a subsidiary of HBOS Plc. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
Superglass Holdings Ltd.
Superglass Holdings Ltd. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Superglass Holdings Ltd. engages in the manufacturing and sale of glass fibre insulation. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Durables |
HBOS Plc
HBOS Plc Major BanksFinance HBOS Plc engages in the provision of retail and commercial banking services, mortgages, insurance, and investment services. The company was founded on May 3, 2001 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
Crest Nicholson Plc
Crest Nicholson Plc Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Crest Nicholson is a leading developer of sustainable communities whose mission is to be the market leader in the design and delivery of sustainable housing and mixed use communities. Their aim to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities, both now and in the future, by providing better homes, work places, retail and leisure spaces. Its ongoing emphasis on environmentally responsible housing and commitment to deliver truly low carbon sustainable schemes is evidenced by an ever increasing development portfolio. Its vision and values in design, customer service, innovation and environmental stewardship equip the Group well to lead in the complex and challenging process of delivering communities both now and in the future. | Finance |
abrdn New Dawn Investment Trust Plc
abrdn New Dawn Investment Trust Plc Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous abrdn New Dawn Investment Trust Plc is a closed-end investment company, which engages in the provision of capital growth through equity investment. The company was founded on May 2, 1989 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous |
Mouchel Group Plc
Mouchel Group Plc Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Mouchel Group Plc provided consulting and business services. The company was founded on October 23, 1907 and was headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Mithras Investment Trust Plc
Mithras Investment Trust Plc Investment ManagersFinance Mithras Investment Trust Plc engages in the private equity fund business. It operates through the Investment Holding and Private Equity Fund-of-Funds Management segments. The company was founded on March 7, 1990 and is headquartered in Bristol, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
Mint Hotel Ltd.
Mint Hotel Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Mint Hotel Ltd. developed and operated a chain of hotels. It also operated hotels in London, Birmingham, Bristol and Glasgow. The company was founded by Sandy Orr, Donald MacDonald and David Orr in 1995 and was headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
Deloitte & Touche LLP UK
Deloitte & Touche LLP UK Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Deloitte LLP (New York), Deloitte & Touche LLP UK provides financial advisory and accounting services. The company is based in Edinburgh, UK. | Commercial Services |
Martin Currie (Holdings) Ltd.
Martin Currie (Holdings) Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Part of Franklin Resources, Inc., Martin Currie (Holdings) Ltd. operates as a holding Bermudian company. | Miscellaneous |
Deloitte LLP (United Kingdom)
Deloitte LLP (United Kingdom) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Deloitte LLP (New York), Deloitte LLP (United Kingdom) provides brokerage services. The company is based in London, UK. David Sproul has been the CEO of the British company since 2003. | Commercial Services |
Scottish Financial Enterprise
Scottish Financial Enterprise Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Scottish Financial Enterprise is the representative body for Scotland's financial services industry. Scottish Financial Enterprise is based in Edinburgh, UK. The British company has a diverse membership ranging from small, locally-based fintechs to international companies with substantial operations in Scotland. The private company's history dates back to the enlightenment period when banking was growing rapidly in many European cities. | Finance |
Liberty Living Ltd.
Liberty Living Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Liberty Living Ltd. provides housing accommodations for college level students. It also offers communal areas and kitchens, 24-hour security, facilities such as gyms (in certain locations) and on-site laundries and internet access services. The company was founded in June, 2000 and is headquartered in London, Isle of Man. | Consumer Services |
Scottish Edge Fund
Scottish Edge Fund Financial ConglomeratesFinance Scottish Edge Fund provides financial services to support entrepreneurs and start-up businesses. The private company is based in Edinburgh, UK. | Finance |
Liberty Living Finance Plc
Liberty Living Finance Plc Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Liberty Living Finance Plc provides real estate services. The company was founded on September 25, 2017 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
Liberty Living Group Plc
Liberty Living Group Plc Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Part of The UNITE Group Plc, Liberty Living Group Plc is a British company that operates student accommodations. The company is based in St. Helier, UK and was founded in 2018. | Finance |
Amber River Group Ltd.
Amber River Group Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Amber River Group Ltd is a British company that provides expert pensions advice and independent financial planning services. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in London, UK. The company helps individuals plan for a prosperous, secure, and happy future for themselves and their families. The company's services include answering questions about finances for self-employed individuals, such as tax implications and retirement savings. The company also offers a unique approach to financial planning called Life Landscaping®, which goes beyond just financial advice. | Finance |
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