David Blackwood
Chairman at SMITHS NEWS PLC
Net worth: 172 678 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
David C.
Blackwood is currently the Non-Executive Chairman at Smiths News Plc and the Senior Independent Non-Executive Deputy Chairman at Esken Ltd.
He is also a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales.
Previously, he served as the Senior Non-Executive Director at Dignity Plc, Executive Director at Synthomer Plc, Senior Independent Non-Executive Director at Scapa Group Ltd., and Senior Independent Non-Executive Director at The Go-Ahead Group Plc.
He has also held positions as a Non-Executive Director at Dignity Funerals Ltd., Director at The Actuarial Standards Board, and Group Treasurer at Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd.
Mr. Blackwood obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Durham.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SMITHS NEWS PLC
0.11% | 2023-08-25 | 284,510 ( 0.11% ) | 172 336 $ | 2024-03-30 |
ESKEN LIMITED
0.04% | 2023-02-27 | 383,818 ( 0.04% ) | 342 $ | 2024-03-30 |
David Blackwood active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ESKEN LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2019-02-28 |
| SMITHS NEWS PLC | Chairman | 2020-05-12 |
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
 Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of David Blackwood
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| GO-AHEAD GROUP | Director/Board Member | 2022-09-30 |
| SCAPA GROUP | Director/Board Member | 2021-04-14 |
| DIGNITY GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED | Chairman | 2019-09-25 |
| SYNTHOMER PLC | Director of Finance/CFO | 2015-04-30 |
The Actuarial Standards Board
 The Actuarial Standards Board Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance The Actuarial Standards Board provides actuarial services. Its standards of practice include general ASOPs, casualty ASOPs, ERM ASOPs, health ASOPs, life ASOPs, and pension ASOPs. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | 2012-05-31 |
Training of David Blackwood
| University of Durham | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 5 |
|---|---|
| DIGNITY GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED | Consumer Services |
| SMITHS NEWS PLC | Distribution Services |
| SYNTHOMER PLC | Process Industries |
| GO-AHEAD GROUP | Transportation |
| ESKEN LIMITED | Distribution Services |
| Private companies | 5 |
|---|---|
Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd.
 Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd. manufactures chemicals and paint products. Its products include coatings, adhesives, starch, and synthetic polymer. The company was founded on December 7, 1926 and is headquartered in Slough, the United Kingdom. | Process Industries |
Scapa Group Ltd.
 Scapa Group Ltd. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Scapa Group Plc is a holding company, which engages in the manufacture and marketing of bonding products and adhesive components for applications in the healthcare and industrial markets. It operates through the Industrial and Healthcare segments. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Ashton-under-Lyne, The United Kingdom. | Process Industries |
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members. | Commercial Services |
Dignity Funerals Ltd.
 Dignity Funerals Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Founded in 1894, Dignity Funerals Ltd. is a British company that provides guidance for planning a fitting funeral service for a loved one. The private company is based in Sutton Coldfield, UK. The company's services include choosing a coffin and writing a memorable eulogy. | Consumer Services |
The Actuarial Standards Board
The Actuarial Standards Board Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance The Actuarial Standards Board provides actuarial services. Its standards of practice include general ASOPs, casualty ASOPs, ERM ASOPs, health ASOPs, life ASOPs, and pension ASOPs. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Finance |
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