Ken Ford
Chairman at GEAR4MUSIC (HOLDINGS) PLC
Net worth: 745 457 $ as of 2024-04-29
Profile
Eric Kenelm Ford currently works at SDI Group Plc, as Chairman from 2012, LEWIS PR, Inc., as Non-Executive Chairman from 2008, Gear4music (Holdings) Plc, as Non-Executive Chairman from 2015, CMO Group PLC, as Non-Executive Chairman from 2021, Chaleit Holdings Ltd., as Non-Executive Chairman, Flying Kiwi Inns Ltd., as Director, Lewis Communications (Holdings) Ltd., as Director from 2008, Mintonview Ltd., as Director, Principal Residential Properties Ltd., as Director, 7Safe Ltd., as Director, Tamago Global Ltd., as Director, De Monchy Trading Ltd., as Director, and PrimaryBid Ltd., as Non-Executive Director.
Mr. Ford also formerly worked at Greenwood (Holdings) Ltd., as Chief Executive Officer, The Quoted Cos.
Alliance, as Chairman from 2003 to 2004, Landsbanki Securities (UK) Ltd., as Deputy Chairman & Chairman-Corporate Finance in 2007, Teather & Greenwood Holdings Plc, as Deputy Chairman & Chairman-Corporate Finance from 1993 to 2007, Highams Systems Services Group Plc, as Non-Executive Chairman from 2008 to 2011, System1 Group Plc, as Non-Executive Chairman from 2007 to 2018, CFA Society of the UK, as Chairman in 1987, Society of Investment Analysts, as Chairman, Ridgecrest Plc, as Non-Executive Chairman from 2012 to 2018, Escalon Investments Ltd., as Director, Aberdeen Standard Investments Life & Pensions Ltd., as Director from 1988 to 1993, Teawood Nominees Ltd., as Director, Atlantic Carbon Group Plc, as Non-Executive Director from 2008 to 2009, Teathers Ltd., as Director, Darwin Strategic Ltd., as Director, Morgan Grenfell Group Plc, as Director from 1981 to 1987, Wedd Durlacher Mordaunt & Co., as Director from 1974 to 1981, LEWIS Communications Ltd., as Director, Camomile Wood Nominees Ltd., as Director, Flying Kiwi (Holdings) Ltd., as Director, Teather & Greenwood Nominees Ltd., as Director, De Monchy Aromatics Ltd., as Director, and Morgan Grenfell Securities Ltd., as Head-Corporate Finance & Research.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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SDI GROUP PLC
0.87% | 2024-02-15 | 905,217 ( 0.87% ) | 617 738 $ | 2024-04-29 |
2024-02-19 | 40,000 ( 0.19% ) | 72 625 $ | 2024-04-29 | |
CMO GROUP PLC
0.28% | 2024-02-15 | 200,000 ( 0.28% ) | 55 094 $ | 2024-04-29 |
Ken Ford active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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SDI GROUP PLC | Chairman | 2013-09-17 |
GEAR4MUSIC (HOLDINGS) PLC | Chairman | 2015-05-31 |
CMO GROUP PLC | Chairman | 2021-06-30 |
De Monchy Trading Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
PrimaryBid Ltd.
PrimaryBid Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services PrimaryBid Ltd. engages in the provision of investment platform services. It allows the large and active pool of everyday investors to be connected with listed companies seeking to raise capital. The company was founded by Anand Sambasivan and Kieran D’Silva and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | - |
LEWIS PR, Inc.
LEWIS PR, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services LEWIS PR, Inc. engages in the provision of public relation services. It offers corporate and crisis communication, go-to-market strategies, integrated marketing programs, media and analyst relation, programmatic advertising, and social media marketing. The company was founded in 1995 is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Chairman | 2008-02-29 |
Tamago Global Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Principal Residential Properties Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 2011-04-06 |
Flying Kiwi Inns Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 2011-04-05 |
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Listed companies | 4 |
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SDI GROUP PLC | Electronic Technology |
SYSTEM1 GROUP PLC | Commercial Services |
CMO GROUP PLC | Retail Trade |
GEAR4MUSIC (HOLDINGS) PLC | Retail Trade |
Private companies | 32 |
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The Quoted Cos. Alliance | |
Landsbanki Securities (UK) Ltd. | Finance |
Teather & Greenwood Holdings Plc
Teather & Greenwood Holdings Plc Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Teather & Greenwood Holdings Plc provides investment banking and brokerage services. Its services include equity trading and research, derivative trading and financial advice. The company is headquartered in London, UK. | Finance |
Highams Systems Services Group Plc
Highams Systems Services Group Plc Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Highams Systems Services Group Plc provides contract and permanent IT recruitment services. It offers IT resource solutions to the insurance, investment management and financial services sectors. The company was founded by John Edward Higham in1983 and is headquartered in Caterham, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Escalon Investments Ltd. | Finance |
Morgan Grenfell Securities Ltd.
Morgan Grenfell Securities Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Morgan Grenfell Securities Ltd. is a security brokers, dealers, and Chinese flotation company. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. | Finance |
Aberdeen Standard Investments Life & Pensions Ltd.
Aberdeen Standard Investments Life & Pensions Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Part of abrdn Plc, abrdn Life & Pensions Ltd. is a British company that provides asset management services. The company is based in London, UK. The company was founded in 1998. The CEO is Alan Blakeley. | Finance |
Atlantic Carbon Group Plc
Atlantic Carbon Group Plc CoalEnergy Minerals Atlantic Carbon Group Plc was engaged in anthracite coal mining and processing business. It operated through the United Kingdom and United States of America (USA) geographical segments. The company was founded on December 17, 2004 and was headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom. | Energy Minerals |
LEWIS PR, Inc.
LEWIS PR, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services LEWIS PR, Inc. engages in the provision of public relation services. It offers corporate and crisis communication, go-to-market strategies, integrated marketing programs, media and analyst relation, programmatic advertising, and social media marketing. The company was founded in 1995 is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Commercial Services |
Darwin Strategic Ltd.
Darwin Strategic Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Darwin Strategic Ltd. provides financial services. The company was founded in November 8, 2009 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
CFA Society of the UK
CFA Society of the UK Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CFA Society of the UK is an association of investment professionals based in the UK. The British company was founded in an unspecified year. | Commercial Services |
Morgan Grenfell Group Plc | |
Wedd Durlacher Mordaunt & Co. | |
LEWIS Communications Ltd. | Commercial Services |
Flying Kiwi Inns Ltd. | |
Lewis Communications (Holdings) Ltd.
Lewis Communications (Holdings) Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Lewis Communications (Holdings) Ltd. is a British company that provides marketing and media relations consulting services. The private company is based in London, UK. and has subsidiaries in France, United States, China, United Kingdom and Belgium. The company was founded in 1993. | Commercial Services |
Mintonview Ltd. | |
Principal Residential Properties Ltd. | |
7Safe Ltd.
7Safe Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services 7Safe is the leading provider of information security, computer forensics & related education & training. They support a range of public & private sector customers. They are part of PA Consulting Group, a management & IT consulting & technology firm which operates globally in over 30 countries. From world-leading energy firms to major government departments, PA helps organisations significantly improve their IT & cyber security & reduce risk & ultimately improve business performance. Together they offer a comprehensive information security service that is unparalleled globally. Education is a cornerstone of effective security & 7Safe has developed a highly regarded portfolio of university-accredited courses & certifications. All training is tutored by their experienced consultants, an approach that guarantees up-to-date, highly relevant real-world content. They take pride in operating at the cutting edge of the information security industry, while retaining the people. In forming 7Safe, they set about creating a company with the highest levels of technical excellence, combined with the equally important qualities of trustworthiness, responsiveness & conscientious customer service. Education is a cornerstone of effective security, and 7Safe has developed a highly regarded portfolio of university-accredited courses & certifications. All training is tutored by their experienced consultants, an approach that guarantees continually revised, highly relevant real-world educative content. 7Safe takes pride in operating at the cutting edge of the information security industry, whilst retaining the people-oriented focus that has always been central to its philosophy like security risk assessment, computer forensics investigations, eDiscovery services, payment-card industry data security standard (PCI DSS) compliance & risk management. | Technology Services |
Camomile Wood Nominees Ltd.
Camomile Wood Nominees Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Camomile Wood Nominees Ltd. acts as a nominee, trust, and depository. The private company is based in London, UK. | Finance |
Flying Kiwi (Holdings) Ltd. | |
Teather & Greenwood Nominees Ltd.
Teather & Greenwood Nominees Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Teather & Greenwood Nominees Ltd. acts as a nominee, trust, and depository. The private company is based in London, UK and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. | Finance |
Society of Investment Analysts | |
Ridgecrest Plc
Ridgecrest Plc Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ridgecrest Plc engages in the provision of recruitment consultancy business. It offers services for digital technology and interactive media, an insurance and investment management industries. It operates through Asia Pacific and United Kingdom geographical segments. The company was founded by John Edward Highamin in 1983 and is headquartered in Eastleigh, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Tamago Global Ltd. | |
De Monchy Trading Ltd. | |
De Monchy Aromatics Ltd.
De Monchy Aromatics Ltd. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries De Monchy Aromatics Ltd. supplies flavor and fragrance ingredients. Its products include aroma chemicals, essential oils, and extracts and coolants. The firm provides market intelligence, manufacturing, logistics, quality control and testing, research and development, and customer and product support services. The company was founded by Philip Petley in 1959 and is headquartered in Poole, the United Kingdom. | Process Industries |
PrimaryBid Ltd.
PrimaryBid Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services PrimaryBid Ltd. engages in the provision of investment platform services. It allows the large and active pool of everyday investors to be connected with listed companies seeking to raise capital. The company was founded by Anand Sambasivan and Kieran D’Silva and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
Greenwood (Holdings) Ltd.
Greenwood (Holdings) Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Greenwood (Holdings) Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The private company is based in York, UK. | Finance |
Teawood Nominees Ltd.
Teawood Nominees Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Teawood Nominees Ltd. is a British company that acts as a nominee, trust, or depository. The private company is based in Leeds, UK. | Finance |
Teathers Ltd.
Teathers Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of Samson Eignarhaldsfélag ehf, Teathers Ltd. is a British company that provides securities brokerage services. The company is based in London, UK. | Finance |
Chaleit Holdings Ltd. |
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