Penelope Freer
Chairman at THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC
Net worth: 76 519 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Penelope Anne Freer is the founder of Capital Markets Group Ltd.
(founded in 2004) and holds the title of Director.
Currently, Ms. Freer is the Chairman at Henderson Smaller Cos.
Investment Trust Plc, Crown Place VCT PLC, Empresaria Group Plc, AP Ventures LLP, and The Weir Group Plc (starting in 2023 as an Independent Non-Executive Director).
Ms. Freer also holds positions as a Non-Executive Director at Capital Markets Strategy Ltd., Sinophi Healthcare Partners Ltd., Centric Health Ltd., Cobweb Cyber Ltd., and Partner & Member at London Bridge Capital Partners LLP (since 2010).
Formerly, Ms. Freer held the position of Deputy Chairman at Robert W.
Baird Group Ltd.
(2004-2005), Senior Independent Non-Executive Director at Advanced Medical Solutions Group Plc (2010-2022), Senior Independent Non-Executive Director at Sinclair Pharma Plc (2006-2011), Director at Peacock Blue Ltd., Director at Aras Slainte Ltd.
(2016-2019), Head-Equities at Robert W.
Baird Ltd.
(2000-2005), Equities Analyst at Wood Mackenzie Ltd.
(1986-1988), Equities Analyst at Capel Cure Myers Capital Management Ltd (1985-1987), and Head-Small & Mid Cap Equities at Credit Lyonnais (London) (1992-2000).
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CROWN PLACE VCT PLC
0.03% | 2023-06-29 | 100,181 ( 0.03% ) | 36 574 $ | 2024-03-30 |
| 2024-01-30 | 3,400 ( 0.00% ) | 33 029 $ | 2024-03-30 | |
EMPRESARIA GROUP PLC
0.03% | 2022-12-30 | 15,000 ( 0.03% ) | 6 916 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Penelope Freer active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| CROWN PLACE VCT PLC | Chairman | - |
| EMPRESARIA GROUP PLC | Chairman | 2022-06-05 |
| THE HENDERSON SMALLER COMPANIES INVESTMENT TRUST PLC | Chairman | - |
| THE WEIR GROUP PLC | Director/Board Member | 2023-10-22 |
AP Ventures LLP
 AP Ventures LLP Investment ManagersFinance AP Ventures LLP (AP Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018. The firm is headquartered in London, England. | Chairman | 2018-11-30 |
| Cobweb Cyber Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Capital Markets Strategy Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Centric Health Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
London Bridge Capital Partners LLP
 London Bridge Capital Partners LLP Investment ManagersFinance London Bridge Capital Partners LLP provides financial advice. The private company is based in London, UK. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-03-31 |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
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| THE WEIR GROUP PLC | Producer Manufacturing |
| ADVANCED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS GROUP PLC | Health Technology |
| EMPRESARIA GROUP PLC | Commercial Services |
| Private companies | 17 |
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Robert W. Baird Ltd.
 Robert W. Baird Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of Baird Financial Group, Inc., Robert W. Baird Ltd. is an employee-owned firm based in London, UK that offers wealth management, capital markets, asset management, and private equity services. The British company is dedicated to providing the best advice and service to its individual, corporate, institutional, and municipal clients by leveraging its deep expertise and broad skills. | Finance |
Henderson Smaller Cos. Investment Trust Plc
 Henderson Smaller Cos. Investment Trust Plc Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Henderson Smaller Cos. Investment Trust Plc is a closed-end investment trust. Its investment objective is to maximize shareholders total returns by investing in smaller companies in the United Kingdom. The company was founded on December 16, 1887 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous |
Crown Place VCT PLC
 Crown Place VCT PLC Investment ManagersFinance Crown Place VCT PLC, a traded fund, invests in public and private small companies located in the UK. The fund targets companies across a broad range of sectors. It provides financing in equity and debt for early and later stage transactions. | Finance |
Robert W. Baird Group Ltd.
 Robert W. Baird Group Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Founded in 1965, Robert W. Baird Group Ltd. is a financial and investment services provider to individuals and companies. Part of Baird Financial Group, Inc., the private company is based in London, UK. | Finance |
Wood Mackenzie Ltd.
 Wood Mackenzie Ltd. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Wood Mackenzie Ltd. provides research reports and consulting services for the global energy industry. The firm provides objective analysis and advice on assets, companies and markets. Its clients include international and national energy and metals companies as well as financial institutions and governments. The company was founded in May 1973 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
Capel Cure Myers Capital Management Ltd
 Capel Cure Myers Capital Management Ltd Regional BanksFinance Part of Old Mutual Ltd., Capel Cure Myers Capital Management Ltd is a securities association and international stock exchange. The private company is based in London, UK. Capel Cure Myers Capital Management was acquired by OM Residual UK Ltd. on December 01, 1997 for $135.10 million. | Finance |
Sinclair Pharma Plc /Old/
 Sinclair Pharma Plc /Old/ Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Sinclair Pharma Plc is a specialty pharmaceutical company. It provides solutions to treat wounds, which include skin disinfection, radiation dermatitis treatment and wounds and burns healing; dermatology, which include fungal infections, acne, atopic dermatitis and family dermatology; as well as oral diseases, which include gingivitis, periodontitis, mouth ulcers and teething through advanced surface technology and innovative delivery systems. The company was founded by Andrew Sinclair in 1971 and is headquartered in Godalming, the United Kingdom. | Health Technology |
Credit Lyonnais (London)
 Credit Lyonnais (London) Major BanksFinance Credit Lyonnais (London) is a British banking company that provides banking services. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 1993. | Finance |
| Capital Markets Strategy Ltd. | |
| Peacock Blue Ltd. | |
Aras Slainte Ltd.
 Aras Slainte Ltd. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Aras Slainte Ltd. provides primary healthcare and dental services. It also offers urgent care, radiology and occupational services. The company was founded by Ray Power and Maurice Cox in 2003 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. | Commercial Services |
Sinophi Healthcare Partners Ltd.
 Sinophi Healthcare Partners Ltd. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Sinophi Healthcare Partners Ltd. provides healthcare services. It invests in and manages hospitals, public general hospitals and selected specialty hospitals in particular. The company was founded by Simon MacKinnon, Hanif Kanji, and Yong Qiang Gong on June 2, 2004 and is headquartered in Hong Kong. | Health Services |
London Bridge Capital Partners LLP
London Bridge Capital Partners LLP Investment ManagersFinance London Bridge Capital Partners LLP provides financial advice. The private company is based in London, UK. | Finance |
| Centric Health Ltd. | |
AP Ventures LLP
AP Ventures LLP Investment ManagersFinance AP Ventures LLP (AP Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018. The firm is headquartered in London, England. | Finance |
| Cobweb Cyber Ltd. | |
| Capital Markets Group Ltd. |
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