Allan Leighton
Chairman at EXOVA GROUP PLC
Profile
Allan Leslie Leighton is a British businessperson who has been at the helm of 24 different companies. Mr. Leighton is Non-Executive Chairman of Element Materials Technology Group Ltd., Chairman for Element Ltd. (Unitedkingdom), Chairman of Co-operative Group Ltd., Non-Executive Chairman of wagamama Ltd., Chairman for Pizza Express, Inc., Chairman of Office Retail Group Ltd. and Non-Executive Chairman at Exova Group Ltd. Allan Leslie Leighton is also on the board of Cannons Group Ltd., Missouri Topco Ltd., Going Plural Ltd. and Northern Bloc Ice Cream Ltd. and Chairman at Canal & River Trust. In his past career Mr. Leighton was Chairman at Royal Mail Plc and Non-Executive Chairman of Parcelforce Worldwide Ltd. (a subsidiary of Royal Mail Plc), Deputy Chairman for Pandora AS, Director at Entertainment Magpie Ltd., Chief Executive Officer of ASDA Group Ltd. and Chief Executive Officer of ASDA Stores Ltd. (a subsidiary of ASDA Group Ltd.), Chief Executive Officer at Asda Plc, Chairman at lastminute.com Ltd., Non-Executive Chairman of Entertainment One Ltd., Chairman of Matalan Ltd., Non-Executive Chairman at Pace Plc, Chairman for Postal Services Holding Co. Ltd., Chairman for Matalan Retail Ltd., Chairman for Mabel Topco Ltd., President & Chief Executive Officer at Wal-Mart SA and Deputy Chairman, President & Director at Loblaw Cos. Ltd.
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Allan Leighton active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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EXOVA GROUP PLC | Chairman | - |
CARTESIAN GROWTH CORPORATION II | Director/Board Member | 2021-12-22 |
Element Materials Technology Group Ltd.
Element Materials Technology Group Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Element Materials Technology Group Ltd. specializes in providing a comprehensive range of materials and product qualification testing, consulting, certification and calibration services. It offers its services to Aerospace; Fire & Building Products; Infrastructure & Environmental; Oil & Gas; and Transportation & Industrials sectors. The company was founded in 1827 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Chairman | - |
Element Ltd. (Unitedkingdom) | Chairman | - |
Northern Bloc Ice Cream Ltd.
Northern Bloc Ice Cream Ltd. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Northern Bloc Ice Cream Ltd. was founded in 2014 and is based in Leeds, UK. The company's ice cream is loved by some of the best chefs throughout the UK and delivers an innovative, no compromise product. The British company specializes in making great tasting natural ice cream for the food service market. | Director/Board Member | 2016-03-17 |
Going Plural Ltd.
Going Plural Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Going Plural Ltd. is a business consulting British company founded in 2000. The private company is based in Derby, UK. The company provides consulting services to businesses. | Director/Board Member | 2000-09-18 |
Simba Sleep Ltd.
Simba Sleep Ltd. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Simba Sleep Ltd. manufactures and wholesales mattress. Its mattress is uniquely compressed, rolled and folded. The company was founded by James Cox, Harry McClements and Andrew Mcclements in 2015 is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 2019-03-16 |
C&A Ag | Director/Board Member | - |
BrewDog USA, Inc.
BrewDog USA, Inc. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Part of Brewdog Plc, BrewDog USA, Inc. is a private company that manufactures and retails craft beer. The company is based in Canal Winchester, OH. The CEO of the company is Jason Block. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Allan Leighton
York St. John University | Doctorate Degree |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 7 |
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LOBLAW COMPANIES LIMITED | Retail Trade |
GEORGE WESTON LIMITED | Retail Trade |
RESTAURANT GROUP | Consumer Services |
TANGA CEMENT PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | Non-Energy Minerals |
INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTIONS SERVICES PLC | Transportation |
PANDORA A/S | Consumer Durables |
CARTESIAN GROWTH CORPORATION II | Finance |
Private companies | 42 |
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Scottish Power Ltd.
Scottish Power Ltd. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Scottish Power Ltd. engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and supply of renewable energy through its subsidiaries. The firm also provides electricity and gas services. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Glasgow, the United Kingdom. | Utilities |
Sky Ltd.
Sky Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Sky Ltd. engages in entertainment business. It offers sky q, sky broadband, streaming services, sky mobile, sky VR, sky go, and adsmart. The company was founded on April 25, 1988 and is headquartered in Middlesex, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
Selfridges & Co. Ltd.
Selfridges & Co. Ltd. Department StoresRetail Trade Selfridges & Co. Ltd. owns and operates departmental stores. It offers men's and women's wear, beauty treatment, bridal and gift registry, personal shopping, and deli counters. The firm also retails its store products through its online store and mail orders. The company was founded by Harry Gordon Selfridge in 1909 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Retail Trade |
lastminute.com Ltd.
lastminute.com Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services lastminute.com Ltd. provides online travel arrangement services. It offers city tours, flight packages and entertainment experiences. The company was founded by Brent Hoberman and Martha Lane Fox and Philip Graf Montgelas in April 1998 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
ASDA Group Ltd.
ASDA Group Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade ASDA Group Ltd. owns and operates groceries. It offers wide selection of consumable products, furniture, men's and women's clothing, kids and baby’s apparel, contact lenses, and glasses, mobile and tyres items, prints and photo. The company was founded on October 27, 1978 and is headquartered in Leeds, the United Kingdom. | Retail Trade |
ASDA Stores Ltd.
ASDA Stores Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade ASDA Stores Ltd. owns and operates supermarkets. It sells grocery, apparel, and food products. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Leeds, the United Kingdom. | Retail Trade |
Dyson Ltd.
Dyson Ltd. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Dyson Ltd. manufactures vacuum cleaners and electronic equipment. It offers stick vacuums, handheld vacuums, cylinder vacuums, upright vacuums, robot vacuums, Dyson Supersonic hair dryer, Dyson Supersonic accessories, purifiers, humidifiers, CSYS task lights, Cu-Beam suspended lights, Dyson Airblade V hand dryer, Dyson Airblade dB hand dryer and Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer. The company was founded by James Dyson in 1991 and is headquartered in Malmesbury, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Durables |
Entertainment One Ltd.
Entertainment One Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Entertainment One Ltd. engages in the development, acquisition, production, financing, distribution and sales of entertainment content. It operates through the following business segments: Television, Film& Digital, and Family & Brands. The Television, Film& Digital segment includes the production, acquisition and exploitation of television and music content rights across all media. The Family& Brands segment includes the production, acquisition, exploitation and trading of film content rights across all media. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Consumer Services |
Matalan Ltd.
Matalan Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Matalan Ltd. retails clothing and homeware products. It offers a selection of ladies', men's and children's clothing, accessories and footwear. The firm's brands include SportingPro and from designers like Jeff Banks, Calvin Klein, Farah. It also offers suitcase and luggage, and various homeware for outdoor and garden, bedroom, living, dining, kitchen and bathroom. The company was founded by John Jason Hargreaves on August 13, 1981 and is headquartered in Knowsley, the United Kingdom. | Retail Trade |
Pace Plc
Pace Plc Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Pace Plc created technologies, software, hardware and services for the broadcast and broadband industries. It developed, designed and distributed technologies, products and services for managed subscription television, telephony and broadband services and the provision of engineering design and software applications to its STB and gateway customers. The company operated through the following segments: Pace Americas, Pace International and Other. Pace was founded in 1982 and was headquartered in Saltaire, the United Kingdom. | Electronic Technology |
Leeds United Plc
Leeds United Plc Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Leeds United Plc develops football brands and provides entertainment. It also offers club-related publishing, merchandising and travel businesses. The company is located in Leeds, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
Cannons Group Ltd.
Cannons Group Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cannons Group Ltd. operates and manages fitness clubs. It offers health and beauty treatments, personal fitness instructors, creches, and lounges and bars. The company was founded by Harm Bartholomew Tegelaars on November 27, 1943 and is headquartered in Epsom, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
Co-operative Group Ltd.
Co-operative Group Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Co-operative Group Ltd. engages in the provision of services for retail co-operative society. It serves to the food, funeral and life planning, wholesale, and supporting functions sectors. The company was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom. | Retail Trade |
Postal Services Holding Co. Ltd.
Postal Services Holding Co. Ltd. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Postal Services Holding Co. Ltd. is engaged in the provision of mail and postal services. The firm also designs and produces stamps and philatelic products. The company was founded on September 20, 2000 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Transportation |
Wal-Mart SA
Wal-Mart SA Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Wal-Mart SA is a Belgian company that specializes in selling computers and computer equipment through mail-order and telephone-order. The private company is based in Brussels, Belgium. Wal-Mart was acquired by Wal-Mart/Management/ from Softimat SA on July 04, 2002. | Retail Trade |
The Thomas Group
The Thomas Group Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Part of Tetra Tech, Inc., The Thomas Group designs institutional facilities. The private company is based in Ithaca, NY. The Thomas Group was acquired by Tetra Tech, Inc. on March 27, 2002 for $22.40 million. | Industrial Services |
wagamama Ltd.
wagamama Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services wagamama Ltd. owns and operates restaurants. It offers noodles and rice dishes, salads and side dishes, desserts, fresh juices, hot drinks, wine, sake and Asian beers. The company was founded by Alan Yau in 1992 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
Leeds United Football Club Ltd.
Leeds United Football Club Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Leeds United Football Club Ltd. owns and manages football teams. It offers ticket games and membership, hospitality, and sports wear. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Leeds, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
SHB Realisations Ltd.
SHB Realisations Ltd. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade SHB Realisations Ltd. operates as an online retail store. It offers women's wear, men's wear, Tammy, children's wear, homeware, Wedding, lingerie, baby, made to order curtains and blinds, electrical, gifts and gift vouchers. The company was founded on April 12, 1928 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Retail Trade |
Parcelforce Worldwide Ltd.
Parcelforce Worldwide Ltd. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Parcelforce Worldwide Ltd. (does business as Royal Mail Group Ltd.) provides collection and delivery services. It is the domestic package delivery arm of Royal Mail, the UK's government-owned postal service. The firm operates from a network of about 50 depots and two national hubs. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Milton Keynes, UK. | Transportation |
Brown Thomas Group Ltd.
Brown Thomas Group Ltd. Department StoresRetail Trade Brown Thomas Group Ltd. operates departmental stores. It retails and distributes wide selection of beauty products, gift items, designers items such as clothing, bags, shoes for men and women. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. | Retail Trade |
Matalan Retail Ltd.
Matalan Retail Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Matalan Retail Ltd. retails clothing’s and home wares. It offers ladies', men's, children's clothing and footwear’s. The company was founded by John Hargreaves in 1985 and is headquartered in Skelmersdale, the United Kingdom. | Retail Trade |
Holt, Renfrew & Co. Ltd.
Holt, Renfrew & Co. Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Holt, Renfrew & Co. Ltd. operates online store for clothing, accessories, and beauty products. Its brands include Chanel, La Prairie, La Mer, Valmont, Sisley-Paris, Chantecaille, and Creed. The company was founded in 1837 and is headquartered Toronto, Canada. | Retail Trade |
Selfridges Holdings Ltd.
Selfridges Holdings Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Selfridges Holdings Ltd. operates as a holding company with interest in operates department stores. The company was founded on March 15, 1909 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous |
Pizza Express, Inc.
Pizza Express, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Pizza Express, Inc. operates as a pizza delivery company. It offers specialty pizza like alfredo delight, Dixie chicken, Italian Stallion, and other featured pizzas. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Bloomington, IN. | Consumer Services |
Pedigree Petfoods Ltd. | |
Entertainment Magpie Ltd.
Entertainment Magpie Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Entertainment Magpie Ltd. operates as an online purchaser and multi-channel retailer of replay CDs, DVDs and games. It also recycles cardboards and papers and collects old and unwanted CDs and DVDs from schools. The firm removes scratches and replaces packaging of the collected products, and sells the refurbished CDs and DVDs in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company was founded by Steve Oliver and Walter Gleeson in 2007 and is headquartered in Macclesfield, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
Bighams Ltd.
Bighams Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Bighams Ltd. operates restaurants. The company was founded in 1996 by Charlie Richard Petty Bigham and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
Canal & River Trust
Canal & River Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Canal & River Trust provides trust service. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Milton Keynes, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous |
Mabel Topco Ltd.
Mabel Topco Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Mabel Topco Ltd. is a holding company, which engages in the operation of Japanese style noodle bars. It focuses on Wagamama brand. The company was founded on March 8, 2011 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
Exova Group Ltd.
Exova Group Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Exova Group Ltd. provides laboratory-based testing and related advisory services. Its activities include calibration and metrology, chemistry, coatings testing, composites, corrosion testing, failure analysis, fire safety, materials testing, metal technology, microbiology, non-destructive testing, polymer testing, structures and systems. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
BrewDog USA, Inc.
BrewDog USA, Inc. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Part of Brewdog Plc, BrewDog USA, Inc. is a private company that manufactures and retails craft beer. The company is based in Canal Winchester, OH. The CEO of the company is Jason Block. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Simba Sleep Ltd.
Simba Sleep Ltd. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Simba Sleep Ltd. manufactures and wholesales mattress. Its mattress is uniquely compressed, rolled and folded. The company was founded by James Cox, Harry McClements and Andrew Mcclements in 2015 is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Durables |
Asda Plc
Asda Plc Food DistributorsDistribution Services Asda Plc is a British retail company that offers a variety of products including groceries, food, drinks, clothing, and health and beauty products. The private company is based in London, UK. | Distribution Services |
Element Materials Technology Group Ltd.
Element Materials Technology Group Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Element Materials Technology Group Ltd. specializes in providing a comprehensive range of materials and product qualification testing, consulting, certification and calibration services. It offers its services to Aerospace; Fire & Building Products; Infrastructure & Environmental; Oil & Gas; and Transportation & Industrials sectors. The company was founded in 1827 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Going Plural Ltd.
Going Plural Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Going Plural Ltd. is a business consulting British company founded in 2000. The private company is based in Derby, UK. The company provides consulting services to businesses. | Commercial Services |
Element Ltd. (Unitedkingdom) | |
Northern Bloc Ice Cream Ltd.
Northern Bloc Ice Cream Ltd. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Northern Bloc Ice Cream Ltd. was founded in 2014 and is based in Leeds, UK. The company's ice cream is loved by some of the best chefs throughout the UK and delivers an innovative, no compromise product. The British company specializes in making great tasting natural ice cream for the food service market. | Consumer Non-Durables |
C&A Ag | |
Em Topco Ltd.
Em Topco Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Em Topco Ltd. is an investment holding British company founded in 2022. The company's main function is to hold investments. | Finance |
Missouri Topco Ltd.
Missouri Topco Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Missouri Topco Ltd. operates as a holding company with interests in selling clothing and home wares. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in St. Peter Port, the United Kingdom. | Distribution Services |
Office Retail Group Ltd.
Office Retail Group Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Office Retail Group Ltd. operates as a holding company with interest in shoe retail. The company was founded on November 4, 2010 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Retail Trade |
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