Laurence Dowley
Chairman at MELROSE INDUSTRIES PLC
Net worth: 7 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Network origin in Laurence Dowley first degree
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| Public Company | Financial Conglomerates | 31 | |
The Takeover Panel
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| Government | General Government | 22 |
| Public Company | Aerospace & Defense | 17 | |
| Mutual Fd-Closed End | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 14 | |
| Subsidiary | Multi-Line Insurance | 12 | |
JP Boden (Holdings) Ltd.
 JP Boden (Holdings) Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade JP Boden (Holdings) Ltd. operates as a holding company with interests in manufactures and markets clothing and accessories. It offers loungewear, shorts, skirts, underwear, coats and jackets, nightwear, shirts, shoes and boots, shorts, ski-wear, sweats and fleeces, dresses, knitwear, outerwear, rompers and play sets, swimwear, tops and t-shirts, trousers and jeans, gift vouchers, range additions, and clearance products for men, women, babies, girls, and boys. The company was founded on January 30, 2007 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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| Private Company | Apparel/Footwear Retail | 10 |
Melrose Plc
 Melrose Plc Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Melrose Plc operates as a holding company, which holds interests in firms engaging in engineering business. The company was founded on May 13, 2003 and is headquartered in Birmingham, the United Kingdom.
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| Subsidiary | Engineering & Construction | 8 |
| Subsidiary | Electrical Products | 7 | |
MxP Partners LLP
 MxP Partners LLP Investment ManagersFinance MxP Partners LLP (MxP Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Michael George. The firm is headquartered in London, UK.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 7 |
Mansford LLP
 Mansford LLP Investment ManagersFinance Mansford LLP provides investment advice. It operates as a private european multi-strategy real estate investment firm. The company was founded by Oliver Smith in 1995 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 6 |
Reform Investments Ltd.
 Reform Investments Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Reform Topco Ltd., Reform Investments Ltd. is a holding British company that provides management and administrative services through its subsidiaries. The private company is based in Bristol, UK and was founded in 2014.
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| Subsidiary | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 5 |
Reform Topco Ltd.
 Reform Topco Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Reform Topco Ltd. is an investment holding British company founded in 2014. The private company is based in Portishead, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom.
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| Private Company | Financial Conglomerates | 4 |
National Crime Agency
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| Government | General Government | 3 |
gbTillmouth & Tweed Salmon Fishings LLP
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Companies connected to Laurence Dowley via their personal network
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Brush Holdings Ltd.
 Brush Holdings Ltd. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Brush Holdings Ltd. manufactures and sells energy technology products. It supplies electric motors, turbo voltage generators, control equipment, outdoor circuit breakers, switchgears, transformers, and rail locomotives. The company was founded on March 6, 1920 and is headquartered in Leicester, the United Kingdom. | Electrical Products | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| UNILEVER PLC | Household/Personal Care | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| GKN | Auto Parts: OEM | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Westland Group Plc
 Westland Group Plc Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Part of Melrose Industries Plc, Westland Group Plc is a British company that manufactures helicopters. The private company is based in Redditch, UK. Westland Group was founded in 1935 and was acquired by GKN Ltd., part of Melrose Industries Plc from May 21, 2018 on October 01, 1994 for $903.72 million. | Aerospace & Defense | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Lazard & Co. Ltd.
 Lazard & Co. Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Lazard & Co. Ltd. provides investment banking services. The company offers its services for corporations, partnerships, institutions, governments and high-net worth individuals. The company operates in approximately 29 cities in key business and financial centers across 16 countries in Europe, North America, Asia, Australia and South America. The company is located in London, UK. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
GKN Holdings Ltd. (Birmingham)
 GKN Holdings Ltd. (Birmingham) Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services GKN Holdings Ltd. operates as a finance, investment and holding company. It develops, builds and supplies automotive driveline products and systems for use in the premium vehicles. The firm operates in three main product areas such as aero structures, engine components and sub-systems. The company was founded in 1900 and is headquartered in Redditch, the United Kingdom. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| SCHRODERS PLC | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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 Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Graduate Degree Chairman Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
HM Treasury
 HM Treasury General GovernmentGovernment HM Treasury is a British government economic and finance ministry. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | General Government | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Nortek Global HVAC (UK) Ltd.
 Nortek Global HVAC (UK) Ltd. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Nortek Global HVAC (UK) Ltd. manufactures radiant tube heating systems and distributes other energy efficient heating products. Its services include investigative site visits and assistance with system design including detailed schematic drawings, running costs and payback calculations, commissioning and tailored service packages to ensure optimum product performance. The company was founded by John Fletcher and Mike Brookes in 1978 and is headquartered in Brierley Hill, the United Kingdom. | Building Products | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems (Luton) Ltd.
 GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems (Luton) Ltd. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems (Luton) Ltd. is engaged in the manufacturing and repairing of aerospace components particularly aircraft and canopies and aircraft de-icing systems. The company is headquartered in Chesterfield, the United Kingdom. | Aerospace & Defense | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
GKN Automotive Ltd.
 GKN Automotive Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services GKN Automotive Ltd. manufactures transmissions equipment for the automotive industry. Its other products include power takeoff shafts and wheels for off-highway vehicles including agriculture, forestry, construction and mining equipment. The company is located in Birmingham, UK. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
GKN Aerospace Services Ltd.
 GKN Aerospace Services Ltd. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology GKN Aerospace Services Ltd. manufactures aircraft body, wing assemblies, and parts. It also produces space vehicle equipment and motor vehicle parts and accessories. The company was founded on August 12, 1939 and is headquartered in East Cowes, the United Kingdom. | Aerospace & Defense | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| INSEAD | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Bristol | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
J.P. Boden & Co. Ltd.
 J.P. Boden & Co. Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services J.P. Boden & Co. Ltd. retails apparel for men, women, and children through online. It offers accessories, jackets, coats, jersey tops, knitwear, shirts, woven tops, trousers and shoes. The company was founded by Johnnie P. Boden in 1991 and is headquartered in Leicester, the United Kingdom. | Internet Software/Services | Chief Operating Officer Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
Harrington Generators International Ltd.
 Harrington Generators International Ltd. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Harrington Generators International Ltd. manufactures, designs and supplies generators. Its products include petrol, diesel, welding, home and welf-air generators. The firm's services include training, maintenance and repair services. It serves the rail, telecom, defence, construction, water, oil and gas industries. The company was is headquartered in Wirksworth, the United Kingdom. | Electrical Products | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Intermediate Capital Group Plc (Private Equity)
 Intermediate Capital Group Plc (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Intermediate Capital Group Plc (Private Equity) (ICG) is a private equity division of Intermediate Capital Group Plc founded in 1989. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. | Investment Managers | Chairman Chief Investment Officer Investment Committee Member Private Equity Investor Director of Finance/CFO | |
Whipp & Bourne Ltd.
 Whipp & Bourne Ltd. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Whipp & Bourne Ltd wholesales & distributes switchgear accessories and components. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Heywood, GB | Electrical Products | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Dynacast (UK) Ltd.
 Dynacast (UK) Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Dynacast (UK) Ltd. manufactures high pressure zinc and magnesium precision die castings. The company was established in 2000 and is headquartered in Alcester, GB. | Other Metals/Minerals | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
GKN Freight Services Ltd.
 GKN Freight Services Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Founded in 1898, GKN Freight Services Ltd. is a subsidiary of Melrose Industries Plc. The private company is based in Redditch, UK. The British company provides warehousing and freight forwarding services. | Other Transportation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
GKN Industries Ltd.
 GKN Industries Ltd. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Part of Melrose Industries Plc, GKN Industries Ltd. is a holding British company with interests in manufacturing automotive components. The private company is based in Birmingham, UK. | Auto Parts: OEM | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Brush Electrical Machines Ltd.
 Brush Electrical Machines Ltd. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology BRUSH Electrical Machines Ltd. is a British solutions-engineering company that provides energy solutions for the power industry. The company is based in Ashby de la Zouch, UK, and has subsidiaries in the UK and Italy. The company offers a range of products and services including power transformers, switchgear, and engineering solutions. The company's focus is on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that address grid resilience, facilitate the electrification of transport, and maximize resource efficiency. With a deep understanding of energy systems, BRUSH Group is a trusted industry partner for some of the world's leading companies. It was founded in 1910, and Christopher David Abbott has been the CEO since 2017. | Electronic Equipment/Instruments | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
GKN Group Services Ltd.
 GKN Group Services Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services GKN Group Services Ltd. engages in the provision of business support services. The company was founded on February 23, 1925 and is headquartered in Birmingham, the United Kingdom. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Hawker Siddeley Switchgear Ltd.
 Hawker Siddeley Switchgear Ltd. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Part of Melrose Industries Plc, Hawker Siddeley Switchgear Ltd. is a British company that manufactures and supplies indoor and outdoor medium voltage distribution, marine and transit switchgear. The private company is based in Blackwood, UK. The company was founded in 1941. The CEO is Meirion Richards. | Electrical Products | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
GKN USD Investments Ltd.
 GKN USD Investments Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Melrose Industries Plc, GKN USD Investments Ltd. operates as a British non-trading company. The private company is based in Redditch, UK. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
GKN Driveline Service Ltd.
 GKN Driveline Service Ltd. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Part of Melrose Industries Plc, GKN Driveline Service Ltd. designs, manufactures and supplies automotive driveline components. The private company is based in Sutton Coldfield, UK. | Auto Parts: OEM | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
GKN Autostructures Ltd.
 GKN Autostructures Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of GKN Sankey Ltd., GKN Autostructures Ltd. is a British company that supplies parts to automotive and off-highway industries. The private company is based in Telford, UK. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
GKN Sankey Ltd.
 GKN Sankey Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance GKN Sankey Ltd. is an investment holding British company that was founded in 1902. The company's description states that it operates as an investment holding company. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
GKN Enterprise Ltd.
 GKN Enterprise Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Founded in 1970, GKN Enterprise Ltd. is a subsidiary of Melrose Industries Plc. The private company is based in Birmingham, UK. The British company designs, manufactures, and services systems and components for OEMs. | Engineering & Construction | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
GKN Driveline Birmingham Ltd.
 GKN Driveline Birmingham Ltd. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Founded in 1912, GKN Driveline Birmingham Ltd. is a subsidiary of Melrose Industries Plc. The private company is based in Erdington, UK. The British company manufactures and distributes automotive systems and components. | Auto Parts: OEM | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
GKN Driveline Mexico (UK) Ltd.
 GKN Driveline Mexico (UK) Ltd. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Part of Melrose Industries Plc, GKN Driveline Mexico (UK) Ltd. is a British company that manufactures and supplies automotive components. The private company is based in Birmingham, UK. GKN Driveline Mexico (UK was founded in 1940. | Auto Parts: OEM | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
GKN Euro Investments Ltd.
 GKN Euro Investments Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Founded in 1958, GKN Euro Investments Ltd. is a British dormant company. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
GKN Powder Metallurgy Holdings Ltd.
 GKN Powder Metallurgy Holdings Ltd. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing GKN Powder Metallurgy Holding Ltd. designs, manufactures and distributes metal powder precision systems and components for aircraft, vehicles and industrial machineries. The company was founded on December 16, 1938 and is headquartered in Redditch, the United Kingdom. | Metal Fabrication | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Brush Transformers Ltd.
 Brush Transformers Ltd. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Part of BRUSH Electrical Machines Ltd., Brush Transformers Ltd. is a British solutions-engineering company that supports the drive to net zero with innovative and sustainable solutions. The private company is based in Birmingham, UK and their sustainable solutions are engineered to perform, built to last and supported for life by an organization dedicated to secure peak performance. The company offers expert, certified service engineers to extend asset life by up to 30 years. The company also offers the BRUSH Switchgear SafeBond which integrates the feeder circuit breaker function and the remote bonding function into one standard Lightning panel footprint. Founded in 1957, the company has a deep understanding of energy systems and is proud to be the chosen industry partner for some of the world's leading organizations. | Electrical Products | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Melrose UK Holdings Ltd.
 Melrose UK Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Melrose Industries Plc, Melrose UK Holdings Ltd. operates as a development stage company. The private company is based in Birmingham, UK. Founded in 2005. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
GKN Hybrid Power Ltd.
 GKN Hybrid Power Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Founded in 2006, GKN Hybrid Power Ltd. is a subsidiary of Moveero Ltd. that manufactures automotive drive line systems and engineered products. The private company is based in Redditch, UK. GKN Hybrid Power is the result of an M & A transaction between Moveero Ltd. and Williams Hybrid Power Ltd. as of April 01, 2014. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Brush Properties Ltd.
 Brush Properties Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of BRUSH Electrical Machines Ltd., Brush Properties Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The private company is based in Birmingham, UK and was founded in 1982. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Colmore Overseas Holdings Ltd.
 Colmore Overseas Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Founded in 1936, Colmore Overseas Holdings Ltd. is a British non-trading company that functions as a subsidiary of BRUSH Electrical Machines Ltd. The private company is based in Queensway, UK. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Alcester EP1 Ltd.
 Alcester EP1 Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Melrose Industries Plc, Alcester EP1 Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The private company is based in Birmingham, UK. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
GKN SEK Investments Ltd.
 GKN SEK Investments Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Founded in 1972, GKN SEK Investments Ltd. is a subsidiary of Melrose Industries Plc and functions as an investment holding British company. The private company is based in Birmingham, UK. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Nortek (UK) Ltd.
 Nortek (UK) Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Part of Melrose Industries Plc, Nortek (UK) Ltd. is a holding British company that operates subsidiaries which design, manufacture, sell, and install air conditioning, heating, and humidification equipment. The private company is based in Birmingham, UK and was founded in 1995. | Industrial Machinery | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Melrose Intermediate Ltd.
 Melrose Intermediate Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Melrose Industries Plc, Melrose Intermediate Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The private company is based in Birmingham, UK and was founded in 2017. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
GKN Driveline UK Ltd.
 GKN Driveline UK Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Founded in 2017, GKN Driveline UK Ltd. is a private company that provides management services. Part of Melrose Industries Plc, the company is based in Birmingham, UK. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
GKN Aerospace Holdings Ltd.
 GKN Aerospace Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Founded in 2019, GKN Aerospace Holdings Ltd. is a British company that functions as an investment holding company. Part of Melrose Industries Plc, the private company is based in Birmingham, UK. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
GKN Automotive Holdings Ltd.
 GKN Automotive Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Founded in 2019, GKN Automotive Holdings Ltd. is a subsidiary of Melrose Industries Plc and operates as an investment holding British company. The private company is based in Birmingham, UK. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
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International
| United Kingdom | 48 |
| United States | 3 |
| France | 2 |
Sectoral
| Producer Manufacturing | 15 |
| Finance | 15 |
| Consumer Services | 8 |
| Electronic Technology | 5 |
| Distribution Services | 5 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 914 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 172 |
| Chairman | 156 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 151 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 56 |
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| Lindsey McMurray | 66 |
| Dame Carnwath | 46 |
| Garry Barnes | 44 |
| Jonathon Colin Crawford | 42 |
| John Albert Martin Grant | 42 |
| Simon Peckham | 39 |
| François Emmanuel de Mitry | 38 |
| Rupert James Graham Lowe | 37 |
| Geoffrey Damien Morgan | 35 |
| Doug Alexander | 34 |
| Timothy Ingram | 34 |
| Claudia Arney | 32 |
| Sharon Flood | 29 |
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