Ed Williams
Director/Board Member at Balta Industries NV
Network origin in Ed Williams first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Actis LLP
 Actis LLP Investment ManagersFinance Actis LLP (Actis) is a private equity firm founded in 1948 by Sreenivasulu Vudayagiri and Pavel Alexandrovich Cherkashin. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 65 |
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| Public Company | Food Retail | 52 |
Coast2Coast Investments (Pty) Ltd.
 Coast2Coast Investments (Pty) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Coast2Coast Investments Pty Ltd (Coast2Coast Investments) is a private equity subsidiary of Coast2coast Holdings Pty Ltd founded in 2007 by Gary Shayne and Cris Dillon. The firm is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 19 |
Balta Industries NV
 Balta Industries NV Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Balta Industries NV provides floor coverings. Its products include woven area rugs, wall-to-wall carpets, needlefelt, residential carpet tiles and artificial grass, carpet tiles, laminate flooring, PP fibers and yarns, and technical non-wovens. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Sint-Baafs-Vijve, Belgium.
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| Subsidiary | Home Furnishings | 8 |
Coast2coast Capital Pty Ltd.
 Coast2coast Capital Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Coast2coast Capital Pty Ltd. provides financial services. The company is Was founded by Gary Shayne and Cris Dillon in 2007 and is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 4 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Ed Williams via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oxford | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
Tesco Personal Finance Plc
 Tesco Personal Finance Plc Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Tesco Personal Finance Plc offers car insurance, credit cards, loans and other banking and insurance products. It provides travel money cards, fixed rate savers, mortgages, home, pet, van, life, health and dental insurance. The firm also offers interactive charts, trading information, broker recommendation, technical and news analysis. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom. | Multi-Line Insurance | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Corporate Secretary Director/Board Member | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| London Business School | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Tesco Stores Ltd.
 Tesco Stores Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Tesco Stores Ltd. owns and operates grocery stores in the UK, France, Hungary, and Poland. The company is headquartered in Dundee, UK. | Food Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Warwick | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Cape Town | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Balta NV
 Balta NV Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Balta NV operates as a holding company with interests in the carpet industry. The company was founded by Paul Balcaen on April 29, 1964 and is headquartered in Wielsbeke, Belgium. | Home Furnishings | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC | Household/Personal Care | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| BELYSSE GROUP NV | Home Furnishings | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO | |
Tesco Holdings Ltd.
 Tesco Holdings Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Tesco Holdings Ltd. owns and operates as a holding company. It operates garden centers. The company was founded on October 16, 1929 and is headquareterd in Cheshunt, UK. | Food Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd.
 Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd. engages in the provision of equipment, products, and consumables for the horticulture industry. Its products include bedding plants, bulbs and seeds, houseplants, shrubs, roses, bird care, garden clothing and accessories, garden machinery and tools, pots, planters and hanging baskets, outdoor heating, garden decor and water features, and outdoor lighting. The company was founded by James Dobbie in 1865 and is headquartered in Lasswade, the United kingdom. | Wholesale Distributors | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| The University of Sheffield | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
3i Plc
 3i Plc Financial ConglomeratesFinance 3i Plc operates as an private equity firm and provides investment advice. The company was founded on July 21, 1945 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Lancaster | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| King's College London | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Imperial College London | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree | |
| CENTRICA PLC | Gas Distributors | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Secretary | |
BII Group Ltd.
 BII Group Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance BII Group Ltd. (BII Group) is a private equity/venture capital, a subsidiary of Government of United Kingdom was founded by James Murray Grant in 1948. The firm is headquartered in London with offices in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Nairobi, Pakistan, Sandton, and Bangladesh. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Sciences Po | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
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. | Food Retail | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| The Takeover Panel | General Government | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
British Retail Consortium
 British Retail Consortium Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services British Retail Consortium operates as a trade association for UK retailers. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| SSP GROUP PLC | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| The University of Exeter | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
University of Melbourne
 University of Melbourne Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The University of Melbourne, founded in 1853, is a world-renowned institution located in Parkville, Australia. The university is a leader in education, teaching, and research, offering a wide range of coursework and research programs. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS | Food Retail | Chief Executive Officer Chairman | |
| The Hundred Group of Finance Directors | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Tesco Overseas Investments Ltd.
 Tesco Overseas Investments Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Part of Tesco Plc, Tesco Overseas Investments Ltd. operates grocery stores. The company is based in Welwyn Garden City, UK. | Food Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The University of Manchester | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| WICKES GROUP PLC | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Worldpay Ltd.
 Worldpay Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services WorldPay Ltd. provides electronic payment processing solutions for small and medium sized businesses. It services include credit, debit, electronic benefit transfer, checks, gift cards, e-commerce, customer loyalty cards, fleet cards, automated teller machine processing and cash management services. It also offers online and phone transactions. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| WORLDPAY GROUP | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Tesco Personal Finance Group Plc
 Tesco Personal Finance Group Plc Regional BanksFinance Tesco Personal Finance Group Plc engages in the provision of banking and insurance services. It offers credit cards, and loans. The company was founded on March 5, 1997 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| 30 Percent Club | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Tarmac Services Ltd.
 Tarmac Services Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Tarmac Services Ltd. provides construction materials and services. It manages cement and lime, aggregates, ready mix concrete, asphalt and asphalt surfacing, maintenance services, and waste services businesses. The company has offices in Bellshill, Brighton, Bristol, Buxton, Cardiff, Chester-le-Street, Derby, Ferryhill, Greater Manchester, Hertford, Ipswich, Leeds, London, Nottingham, Preston, Reading, Solihull, Syston and Walsall. Lafarge Tarmac was founded on January 7, 2013 and is headquartered in Birmingham, the United Kingdom. | Wholesale Distributors | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Durham | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| WHITBREAD PLC | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Institute of Grocery Distribution
 The Institute of Grocery Distribution Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Grocery Distribution is an organization that consists of two communities, Commercial Insight and Social Impact. The non-profit company is based in Watford, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The organization aims to drive change that makes a tangible difference for society, business, and the individual. Sarah Bradbury has been the CEO of the British company since 2023. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | President Director/Board Member | |
| BARCLAYS PLC | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| Kingfish Enterprises | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| The Leonard N Stern School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| Majid Al-Futtaim Retail LLC | Food Retail | Director/Board Member | |
| École Normale Supérieure | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| CHILANGA CEMENT PLC | Construction Materials | Chief Executive Officer | |
| Multipac | Chief Executive Officer | ||
Axiz Pty Ltd.
 Axiz Pty Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Axiz Pty Ltd. offers networking and communication infrastructure services. The private company is based in Midrand, South Africa. | Packaged Software | Chief Operating Officer | |
| University of Oklahoma | College/University | Undergraduate Degree |
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International
| United Kingdom | 36 |
| South Africa | 4 |
| United States | 4 |
| Belgium | 3 |
| France | 3 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 21 |
| Retail Trade | 8 |
| Finance | 7 |
| Commercial Services | 5 |
| Consumer Durables | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 308 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 96 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 65 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 64 |
| Private Equity Investor | 58 |
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| John Allan | 36 |
| Andrew Higginson | 34 |
| Deanna Oppenheimer | 28 |
| Paul Anthony Moore | 26 |
| Lucy Jeanne Neville-Rolfe | 23 |
| Jacqueline A. Tammenoms Bakker | 21 |
| David Lewis | 21 |
| Alan Stewart | 20 |
| Liv Garfield | 18 |
| Rebecca Shelley | 17 |
| Timothy Mason | 16 |
| Michael Iddon | 15 |
| Carolyn Bradley | 14 |
| Jonathan Mark Lloyd | 14 |
| Cyrille Ragoucy | 12 |
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