Christopher Gent
Chairman at GlaxoSmithKline, Inc.
Profile
Christopher Charles Gent is a British businessperson who has been at the helm of 8 different companies. He holds the position of Non-Executive Chairman of GlaxoSmithKline, Inc. and Chairman for Vodafone Holding GmbH. Mr. Gent is also Member of The Financial Reporting Council Ltd. In the past he occupied the position of Non-Executive Chairman at GlaxoSmithKline Plc and Non-Executive Chairman of Genelabs Technologies, Inc. (a subsidiary of GlaxoSmithKline Plc), Non-Executive Chairman of ConvaTec Group Plc, Chief Executive Officer for Vodafone Group Plc Chairman-Supervisory Board of Mannesmann AG, Managing Director at Vodafone Ltd. and Managing Director at Vodafone UK Ltd. (which are all subsidiaries of Vodafone Group Plc), Managing Director at Baric Computing Services Ltd., Vice President at Computer Services Association Council, Director-Network Services at ICL Plc and National Chairman at Enfield North Young Conservatives.
Christopher Gent active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Financial Reporting Council Ltd.
 The Financial Reporting Council Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Financial Reporting Council Ltd. is a regulatory body that oversees auditors, accountants, and actuaries. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The British company is responsible for setting the Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes and promoting transparency and integrity in business. The company's work is aimed at investors and others who rely on company reports, audit, and high-quality risk management. The CEO of the company is Sarah Rapson. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
GlaxoSmithKline, Inc.
 GlaxoSmithKline, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology GlaxoSmithKline, Inc. manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products. The company develops medicines to prevent infections that cause serious medical problems such as respiratory illnesses, diabetes, viral control, infections, and central nervous system disorders. The company is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Christopher Gent
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CONVATEC GROUP PLC | Chairman | 2019-05-08 |
| GSK PLC | Chairman | 2015-02-28 |
Ferrari SpA
 Ferrari SpA Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Ferrari SpA engages in the manufacture of luxury sports cars. It offers its product under the Ferrari brand which include Ferrari 812 GTS, Ferrari Portofino, and Ferrari SF90 Stradale. The company was founded by Enzo Anselmo Ferrari on March 12, 1947 and is headquartered in Maranello, Italy. | Director/Board Member | 2014-03-23 |
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.
 Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of securities underwriting and investment services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2012-03-05 |
| VODAFONE GROUP PLC | Chief Executive Officer | 2003-06-30 |
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| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| VODAFONE GROUP PLC | Communications |
| CHINA MOBILE LIMITED | Communications |
| GSK PLC | Health Technology |
| CONVATEC GROUP PLC | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 15 |
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Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of securities underwriting and investment services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Genelabs Technologies, Inc.
 Genelabs Technologies, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Genelabs Technologies, Inc. discovery and development of pharmaceutical products to improve human health. The company was founded by Brian D. Frenzel and Frank C. Kung in 1983 and is headquartered in Redwood, CA. | Health Technology |
| Verizon Wireless, Inc. | Communications |
Vodafone Holding GmbH
 Vodafone Holding GmbH Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Vodafone Holding GmbH provides mobile telecommunications services such as voice and data communications. It operates a digital network based on the GSM standard. The company is headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany. | Communications |
ICL Plc
 ICL Plc Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services ICL plc is a Information Technlogy services companies in Europe, Middle East and Africa. It designs, builds and operates IT systems and services for customers in the financial services, telecom, retail, utilities and government markets. It provides IT infrastructure management and outsourcing across desktop, networking and data centre environments, together with range of related services, from infrastructure consulting through integration and deployment. ICL plc is located in London, UK | Technology Services |
Ferrari SpA
Ferrari SpA Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Ferrari SpA engages in the manufacture of luxury sports cars. It offers its product under the Ferrari brand which include Ferrari 812 GTS, Ferrari Portofino, and Ferrari SF90 Stradale. The company was founded by Enzo Anselmo Ferrari on March 12, 1947 and is headquartered in Maranello, Italy. | Consumer Durables |
Vodafone UK Ltd.
 Vodafone UK Ltd. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Vodafone UK Ltd. provides mobile telecommunications services. Its services include information on services, pricing, roaming, and coverage. Its subscribers include corporate and individual consumers. Vodafone has launched 3G service in the 2004 and is responsible for wireless operations of Vodafone Group in UK. The company is headquartered in Newbury, UK. | Communications |
Network Services
 Network Services Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Data Communications Associates Ltd, Network Services is a British company that provides professional services. Network Services was acquired by Data Communications Associates Ltd on January 01, 1997. | Commercial Services |
GlaxoSmithKline, Inc.
GlaxoSmithKline, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology GlaxoSmithKline, Inc. manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products. The company develops medicines to prevent infections that cause serious medical problems such as respiratory illnesses, diabetes, viral control, infections, and central nervous system disorders. The company is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. | Health Technology |
The Financial Reporting Council Ltd.
The Financial Reporting Council Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Financial Reporting Council Ltd. is a regulatory body that oversees auditors, accountants, and actuaries. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The British company is responsible for setting the Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes and promoting transparency and integrity in business. The company's work is aimed at investors and others who rely on company reports, audit, and high-quality risk management. The CEO of the company is Sarah Rapson. | Commercial Services |
| Mannesmann AG | Communications |
Vodafone Ltd.
 Vodafone Ltd. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Vodafone Ltd. provides telecommunication services. It offers services including voice, messaging, data and fixed communications. It products include health and biotech other consumer technology, smart home appliances, telecommunications and vehicle technologies. The company is headquartered in Newbury, the United Kingdom. | Communications |
| Baric Computing Services Ltd. | |
| Enfield North Young Conservatives | |
| Computer Services Association Council |
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