George Adams
Chairman at Folkestone Fixings Ltd.
Network origin in George Adams first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
University of Oxford
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 158 |
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| Public Company | Home Furnishings | 22 |
Bradford & Sons Ltd.
 Bradford & Sons Ltd. Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Bradford & Sons Ltd. wholesales & supplies building materials and timber products. The company was founded by William Bradford on December 9, 1893 and is headquartered in Yeovil, the United Kingdom.
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| Private Company | Home Improvement Chains | 8 |
Maxeda DIY Group BV
 Maxeda DIY Group BV Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Maxeda DIY Group BV engages in the provision of home furnishing products. It offers products under the brands of Aquazuro, Perfection, Worx, Acker, AquaVive, Central Park, DecoMode, Sencys, MXpower, Baseline, and Xceed. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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| Holding Company | Wholesale Distributors | 8 |
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| Public Company | Specialty Stores | 7 |
| Private Company | Apparel/Footwear | 6 | |
FFX Group Ltd.
 FFX Group Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services FFX Group Ltd. distributes power tools, hand tools, fixings and other building products. It serves the contractors, building firms and the DIY sector. The company is headquartered in Hythe, the United Kingdom.
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| Holding Company | Wholesale Distributors | 5 |
Bradfords Building Supplies Ltd.
 Bradfords Building Supplies Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Bradfords Building Supplies Ltd. supplies building materials. It specializes in roofing, drainage, timber, doors and windows, tools, bricks, ironmongery, kitchens and bathrooms. The firm’s products encompass garden and landscaping, handtools, lintels , plastering and dry lining, cements, aggregates and chemicals, garden decking, insulation, roofing, electrical and fencing. The company is headquartered in Yeovil, the United Kingdom.
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| Private Company | Wholesale Distributors | 4 |
Folkestone Fixings Ltd.
 Folkestone Fixings Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Folkestone Fixings Ltd. operates as an independent shop for trade and selling power tools, building and decorating supplies and work wear. The company was founded by John Drinkwater and is headquartered in Kent, the United Kingdom.
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| Holding Company | Specialty Stores | 2 |
| Public Company | Containers/Packaging | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to George Adams via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale University | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Stockholm School of Economics | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Director/Board Member Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
A. Share & Sons Ltd.
 A. Share & Sons Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade A. Share & Sons, Ltd. engages in the retail of sofas and armchairs. Its products include leather sofas, fabric sofas, corner sofas, recliners, sofa beds, tables, and accessories. The company was founded on February 1, 1937 and is headquartered in Sunderland, the United Kingdom. | Specialty Stores | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| DISTRIBUIDORA INTERNACIONAL DE ALIMENTACIÓN, S.A. | Food Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Dartmouth College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
New Look Ltd.
 New Look Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Top Gun Realisations 90 Ltd., New Look Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The private company is based in Weymouth, UK. Founded in 1986, New Look operates as an investment holding company. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Hiring Hub Holdings Ltd.
 The Hiring Hub Holdings Ltd. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services The Hiring Hub Holdings Ltd. engages in the activities of employment placement agencies. The company is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom. | Personnel Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| N BROWN GROUP PLC | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
| Paint Shed Ltd. | Chairman Chairman | ||
| DEBENHAMS PLC | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Parlour Product Holding Ltd.
 Parlour Product Holding Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of ScS Group Plc, Parlour Product Holding Ltd. is an acquisition vehicle. The private company is based in Sunderland, UK. The British company was founded in 2008. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| PORTMEIRION GROUP PLC | Home Furnishings | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
GE Healthcare Ltd. (United Kingdom)
 GE Healthcare Ltd. (United Kingdom) Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology GE Healthcare Ltd. provides transformational medical technologies and services which include icenter, AssetPlus, preventive maintenance, continuity, digital solutions and Unisys multi brand probe repair services. The firm offers magnetic resonance imaging, hemodynamic recording, EP recording, metabolic health and computed tomography. The company was founded on February 16, 1971 and is headquartered in Little Chalfont, the United Kingdom. | Medical Specialties | Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal | |
McKinsey & Co., Inc. (United Kingdom)
 McKinsey & Co., Inc. (United Kingdom) Investment ManagersFinance Part of McKinsey & Co., Inc., McKinsey & Co., Inc. (United Kingdom) is a consulting firm that helps UK manufacturers embrace new technologies for digital transformation and leadership. The private company is based in London, UK. Ruben Schaubroeck, McKinsey Digital's new lead for the UK, Belgium, and Netherlands offices, spoke with Thomas Farrar, a manager of communications in the firm's UK office, about the importance of speed and pace for CEOs in this new growth journey. The British company works with organizations that pursue sustainability, inclusion, and economic growth, all at the same time, to achieve strategic foresight and built-in agility in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and the new trading relationship with the EU. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Private Equity Investor | |
| King's College London | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| GW PHARMACEUTICALS PLC | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| FAGERHULT GROUP AB | Electrical Products | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| BILLERUD AB | Pulp & Paper | Chairman Investor Relations Contact | |
| University of Lund | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| EMBELLENCE GROUP AB | Pulp & Paper | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
JD Williams & Co. Ltd.
 JD Williams & Co. Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade JD Williams & Co. Ltd. retails apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women and children. The company was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Manchester, the United . | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| The University of Edinburgh | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| SHELL PLC | Integrated Oil | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| INSEAD | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| London School of Economics & Political Science | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Parlour Product Topco Ltd.
 Parlour Product Topco Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of ScS Group Plc, Parlour Product Topco Ltd. operates home furnishing stores. The private company is based in Sunderland, UK. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| HONG KONG AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING CO., LTD. | Other Transportation | Chief Operating Officer Director/Board Member | |
| BG GROUP | Contract Drilling | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd.
 John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd. is an investment holding company. The company was founded on October 30, 1947 and is headquartered in Hong Kong. | Financial Conglomerates | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
GB Gas Holdings Ltd.
 GB Gas Holdings Ltd. Gas DistributorsUtilities Part of Centrica Plc, GB Gas Holdings Ltd. is an international energy services and British solutions company. The private company is based in Windsor, UK. The company's parent company, Centrica Plc, is the parent company of British Gas, Centrica Hive, Bord Gais, Centrica Business Solutions, and Centrica Storage. The company was founded in 1996. | Gas Distributors | Director of Finance/CFO | |
Procam Television Holdings Ltd.
 Procam Television Holdings Ltd. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Procam Television Holdings Ltd. rents and leases media entertainment equipment. The private company is based in London, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom and United States. | Telecommunications Equipment | Director/Board Member | |
Hospital Services Group Ltd.
 Hospital Services Group Ltd. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Hospital Services Group Ltd. is a specialist distributor of medical supplies and surgical equipment and consumable products. The private company offers a wide range of surgical equipment available in the UK and other countries. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Draycott, UK. The British company has subsidiaries in the UK. Hospital Services Limited is known for their close partnership with Synergy SKY to deliver high-quality services to the NHS. The company is one of the largest privately-owned distributors supplying the health sector with hospital supplies. | Medical Distributors | Director/Board Member | |
Hospital Services Ltd.
 Hospital Services Ltd. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Hospital Services Ltd. provides healthcare services. It offers radiology, ENT and endoscopy, ophthalmic, and surgical services. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Sandyford, Ireland. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member | |
ETF Partners LLP
 ETF Partners LLP Investment ManagersFinance ETF Partners LLP(ETF Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Henrik O. Olsen, Patrick Gerrard Sheehan and Peter J. Horsburgh. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. | Investment Managers | Founder | |
Matrix Corporate Finance
 Matrix Corporate Finance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Matrix Corporate Finance provides legal services. The private company is based in London, UK. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Private Equity Investor | |
Painewebber & Co., Inc.
 Painewebber & Co., Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Painewebber & Co., Inc. provides stock brokerage and asset management services. The private company is based in Los Angeles and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company was founded by Brent D. Williams. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Private Equity Investor | |
Protean Software Ltd.
 Protean Software Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Protean Software Ltd. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of business management solutions. It develops field service management software and technology. The company was founded on April 9, 2015 and is headquartered in Coventry, the United Kingdom. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
| West Virginia University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
K&L Gates LLP
 K&L Gates LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services K&L Gates LLP engages in the provision of legal services. The firm represents corporations, growth and middle-market companies, capital markets participants and entrepreneurs as well as public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organizations, and individuals. The company was founded by Kirkpatrick Lockhart in 1946 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member |
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International
| United Kingdom | 29 |
| United States | 12 |
| Sweden | 6 |
| Hong Kong | 3 |
| Spain | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 16 |
| Finance | 9 |
| Retail Trade | 8 |
| Commercial Services | 5 |
| Health Technology | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 492 |
| Chairman | 139 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 137 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 126 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 74 |
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| John Thornton | 47 |
| James Noble | 39 |
| Jan Svensson | 32 |
| David Morrison | 26 |
| Lars Robert Stefan Jacobsson | 25 |
| Philip Hampton | 24 |
| Patrick Thomas | 24 |
| Angela Luger | 22 |
| Colin Berkeley Moynihan | 22 |
| Peter Jones | 21 |
| Tove Iréne Christina Ståhl | 20 |
| Soo Sen Chan | 19 |
| Kui Seng Tham | 19 |
| Angela Lesley Spindler | 19 |
| Nathan E. Fagre | 18 |
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