Carl David Cowling
Chief Executive Officer at WH SMITH PLC
Net worth: 631 624 $ as of 2024-03-30
Network origin in Carl David Cowling first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsidiary | Electronics/Appliance Stores | 33 | |
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| Public Company | Food Retail | 15 |
Comet Group Ltd.
 Comet Group Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Comet is owned by private investment partnership OpCapita LLP. Comet's focus is on giving customers the best price, best choice and the best service. Comet has 243 stores throughout the UK, offering a wide range of electrical products. Thousands of competitor prices are checked every week to ensure that Comet offers the best possible value. Comet offers a unique all-round shopping experience with a range of services including home delivery and next day delivery, full installation of products such as televisions, computers and integrated kitchen appliances, take back and recycling facilities for large products and comprehensive after sales service. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Rickmansworth, GB.
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| Extinct | Wholesale Distributors | 12 |
WH Smith Promotions Ltd.
 WH Smith Promotions Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Founded in 1989, WH Smith Promotions Ltd. is a subsidiary of WH Smith Plc that retails newspapers and stationery products. The private company is based in Swindon, UK.
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| Subsidiary | Specialty Stores | 3 |
WH Smith High Street Ltd.
 WH Smith High Street Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Part of WH Smith Plc, WH Smith High Street Ltd. is a British company that offers deals on gifts, treats, personalized gifts, chocolates, and more. The private company is based in Swindon, UK. The company provides everything needed for Father's Day, including personalized cards, gifts, alcohol, and novelty present ideas. Carl David Cowling has been the CEO of the company since 2014.
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| Subsidiary | Restaurants | 3 |
WH Smith 1955 Ltd.
 WH Smith 1955 Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WH Smith Plc, WH Smith 1955 Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The private company is based in Swindon, UK and was founded in 1955.
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| Subsidiary | Financial Conglomerates | 3 |
WH Smith Retail Holdings Ltd.
 WH Smith Retail Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WH Smith Plc, WH Smith Retail Holdings Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The private company is based in Swindon, UK and was founded in 1949.
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| Subsidiary | Financial Conglomerates | 3 |
WH Smith US Retail Holdings Ltd.
 WH Smith US Retail Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WH Smith Plc, WH Smith US Retail Holdings Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The private company is based in Swindon, UK and was founded in 2018.
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| Subsidiary | Financial Conglomerates | 2 |
WH Smith US Group Holdings Ltd.
 WH Smith US Group Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WH Smith Plc, WH Smith US Group Holdings Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The private company is based in Swindon, UK and was founded in 2018.
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| Subsidiary | Financial Conglomerates | 2 |
WH Smith Travel 2008 Ltd.
 WH Smith Travel 2008 Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WH Smith Plc, WH Smith Travel 2008 Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The private company is based in Wiltshire, UK and was founded in 2008.
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| Subsidiary | Financial Conglomerates | 2 |
Currys Retail Ltd.
 Currys Retail Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade The Carphone Warehouse Ltd. retails mobile phones, laptops and related accessories. It offers Bluetooth, memory cards, speakers, headphones, screen protectors and chargers. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in London, GB
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| Subsidiary | Specialty Stores | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Carl David Cowling via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| BG GROUP | Contract Drilling | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Ascential Group Ltd.
 Ascential Group Ltd. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Ascential Group Ltd. provides multi-platform events, information and publishing services. The firm's brands include i2i, Lions Festivals, WGSN, EMAP, Glenigan, MEED Projects, Groundsure, Planet Retail and DeHavilland. The company was founded by Richard Winfrey in 1947 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Publishing: Newspapers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| SAGE GROUP PLC | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| DARTY PLC | Financial Conglomerates | Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Secretary | |
| DUNELM GROUP PLC | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| SANTANDER UK PLC | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member | |
| MARKS & SPENCER GROUP PLC | Department Stores | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Operating Officer Director of Finance/CFO Human Resources Officer | |
| TESCO PLC | Food Retail | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| LAND SECURITIES GROUP PLC | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| WHITBREAD PLC | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| PERSIMMON PLC | Homebuilding | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| MOTHERCARE PLC | Apparel/Footwear | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Operating Officer | |
P. Kotsovolos SA
 P. Kotsovolos SA Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade P. Kotsovolos SA retails household appliances and consumer electronics. The company also offers mobile telephone services through its subsidiary 'One Way'. The firm was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Metamorfosis, Greece. | Electronics/Appliance Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Imperial College London | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
John Lewis Partnership Plc
 John Lewis Partnership Plc Department StoresRetail Trade John Lewis Partnership Plc owns and operates department stores and supermarkets. The firm's product range includes consumer electronic items, baked foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, wines, groceries, household items, consumer household electrical appliances, apparel, footwear, furniture, home furnishings, gifts, toys, and related accessories. It operates through the following segments: Waitrose, John Lewis, and Partnership. The company was founded by John Spedan Lewis in 1864 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Department Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The University of Edinburgh | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Cardiff | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Pixmania SAS
 Pixmania SAS Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Pixmania SAS provides, digital photography and consumer electronic products. Its products include video games, magazines, community sites and content sites. The company was founded by Steve Rosenblum and Jean-Claude Rosenblum in 2000 and is headquartered in Asnieres-sur-Seine, France. | Wholesale Distributors | Founder Founder | |
| M.VIDEO | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Caversham Finance Ltd.
 Caversham Finance Ltd. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Caversham Finance Ltd. retails home electronic and domestic appliances and household furniture. It offers a range of top brand technology from Smart 3D LED TVs and laptops to the latest washing machines, as well as stylish sofas and bedroom furniture. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Watford, the United Kingdom. | Electronics/Appliance Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Løvenskiold-Vækerø AS
 Løvenskiold-Vækerø AS Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Løvenskiold-Vækerø AS provides trade, real estate, forestry and agriculture services. The company was founded on June 07, 1974 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway. | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member | |
WH Smith Hospitals Holdings Ltd.
 WH Smith Hospitals Holdings Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of WH Smith Plc, WH Smith Hospitals Holdings Ltd. is a holding British company with interest in trading 72 retail news units and 8 coffee shops in 62 hospitals. The private company is based in Swindon, UK. The company was founded in 1999. WH Smith Hospitals Holdings was acquired by WH Smith Plc on March 19, 2008 for $38.41 million. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Modelzone Ltd.
 Modelzone Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Modelzone Ltd. retails models including cars and characters on-line and in stores. The company was founded on August 6, 2013 and is headquartered in Swindon, the United Kingdom. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Metallco AS
 Metallco AS Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Metallco AS is a recycling Norwegian company that accepts all types of iron, metals, and cables from both individuals and businesses. The private company is based in Oslo, Norway. and has subsidiaries in Norway. All of their companies have extensive experience in recycling iron and metals. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member | |
WH Smith Travel Holdings Ltd.
 WH Smith Travel Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WH Smith Plc, WH Smith Travel Holdings Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The private company is based in Swindon, UK. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
B15 Group Ltd.
 B15 Group Ltd. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Brighthouse Group Ltd. engages in the sale of domestic appliances, technology products, and furniture. It offers home electronics, computing systems, mobiles, bedroom and home cleaning products, audio systems, and household furniture. It also provides branded products to credit-constrained customers, through affordable weekly payments. The company was founded in April 1994 and is headquartered in Watford, the United Kingdom. | Electronics/Appliance Stores | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
WH Smith Hospitals Ltd.
 WH Smith Hospitals Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade WH Smith Hospitals Ltd. engages in the operation of convenience stores and coffee shops in hospitals. The company is headquartered in Swindon, the United Kingdom. | Food Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| CURRYS PLC | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
Ferguson Holdings Ltd.
 Ferguson Holdings Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Ferguson Holdings Ltd. is a holding company, which engages in distribution and sale of plumbing and heating products. The firm also supplies building and waterworks materials. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. The company was founded by Frederick York Wolseley in 1887 and is headquartered in Wokingham, the United Kingdom. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Bank Brokers AS
 Bank Brokers AS Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bank Brokers AS provides consulting services for banking and merchant services. The private company is based in Oslo, Norway. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman | |
Step-In SAS
 Step-In SAS Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Step-In SAS develops mobile application for shopping enthusiasts. It rewards user every time one enters a store, through the number of steps made. The company was founded by Olivier Serfaty in 2012 and is headquartered in Paris, France. | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
funkypigeon.com Ltd
 funkypigeon.com Ltd Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of WH Smith Plc, Funky Pigeon is a British UK-based company founded in 2007. The private company specializes in providing unique greeting cards and gifts online. Customers can find cards for all occasions and gifts for all tastes, and personalize them to make them special. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Sage South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
 Sage South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Automatic Data Processing, Inc., Sage South Africa (Pty) Ltd. is a South African company that provides enterprise resource planning software. The private company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The company was founded in 1981 by David Goldman, Graham Wylie, Paul Muller. Steve Hare has been the CEO of the company since 2014. Sage South Africa (Pty was acquired by Automatic Data Processing Ltd. from The Sage Group plc on April 04, 2022. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WH Smith Travel Ltd.
 WH Smith Travel Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of WH Smith Plc, WH Smith Travel Ltd. is a leading retailer for news, books, and convenience. The private company is based in Swindon, UK. The British company is made up of two core businesses - travel and high street. At the heart of both businesses are their people and customers. The company aims to create value for both by constantly innovating and expanding on an incredible scale. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Greensill Capital (UK) Ltd.
 Greensill Capital (UK) Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Greensill Capital (UK) Ltd. engages in the provision of financial intermediation services. It offers supply chain finance, working capital solutions, and balance sheet optimisation. The company was founded by Lex Greensill, Peter Edward Greensill, John Gorman, and Jason Austin in 2011 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Financial Conglomerates | Chairman | |
| ASCENTIAL PLC | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Books & Stationers Ltd.
 Books & Stationers Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Founded in 2011, Books & Stationers Ltd. is a British retail company that sells newspapers and stationery products. Part of WH Smith Plc, the private company is based in Swindon, UK. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| LADBROKES CORAL | Media Conglomerates | Director/Board Member | |
Apexx Fintech Ltd.
 Apexx Fintech Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Apexx Fintech Ltd. provides payment-as-a-service connectivity platform. Its services include single integration, consolidated reporting, independent consulting and dynamic routing. The company was founded by Rodney Bain, Peter Keenan and Robert Atkin in 2016 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Internet Software/Services | Chairman | |
The SQL Workshop Ltd.
 The SQL Workshop Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of WH Smith Plc, The SQL Workshop Ltd. is a British company that retails pens, pencils, refills, and other stationery products online. The private company is based in Tiverton, UK. Founded in 1992. The SQL Workshop was acquired by WH Smith Plc on January 31, 2018. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
WH Smith High Street Holdings Ltd.
 WH Smith High Street Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WH Smith Plc, WH Smith High Street Holdings Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The private company is based in Swindon, UK and was founded in 2008. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Card Market Ltd.
 Card Market Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of WH Smith Plc, Card Market Ltd. is a British company that retails greeting cards, gifts, and gift wraps. The private company is based in Swindon, UK and was founded in 2014. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Card Gallery (UK) Ltd.
 The Card Gallery (UK) Ltd. Consumer SundriesConsumer Non-Durables The Card Gallery (UK) Ltd. provides greeting cards. The company was founded by Lisa Forde in 2004 and is headquartered in Bridgnorth, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Sundries | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| United Kingdom | 41 |
| Norway | 5 |
| France | 3 |
| Greece | 2 |
| Russia | 2 |
Sectoral
| Retail Trade | 17 |
| Consumer Services | 9 |
| Finance | 9 |
| Distribution Services | 8 |
| Technology Services | 5 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 404 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 94 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 93 |
| Chairman | 75 |
| Director of Finance/CFO | 44 |
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| Robert Moorhead | 37 |
| John Allan | 36 |
| Benedict James Smith | 33 |
| Dharmash Mistry | 29 |
| John Browett | 27 |
| Rita Clifton | 25 |
| Kevin O'Byrne | 20 |
| Simon Turner | 19 |
| Ian Houghton | 19 |
| Marion Sears | 18 |
| Henry Eric Staunton | 17 |
| Stephen Martin Clarke | 16 |
| Timothy Francis How | 16 |
| Simon Emeny | 16 |
| Annette Court | 16 |
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