Network origin in Simon Guy Harford 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 | 38 |
| Subsidiary | Regional Banks | 15 | |
| Public Company | Food: Major Diversified | 9 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Simon Guy Harford via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LESAKA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
British International Investment Plc
 British International Investment Plc Investment ManagersFinance CDC Group Plc, a fund of funds, invests in private equity funds which focuses on Africa and Asian countries. It also provides direct investments in developing countries. | Investment Managers | Chief Investment Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| GUINNESS NIGERIA PLC | Beverages: Alcoholic | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| FBN HOLDINGS PLC | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC | Major Banks | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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 | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
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 | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| Imperial College London | College/University | Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| The University of Manchester | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| INSEAD | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Strathclyde | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Cranfield University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Doctorate Degree | |
| PHOENIX LAMPS LTD | Electrical Products | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| London School of Economics & Political Science | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of Benin | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Ibadan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| MTN NIGERIA COMMUNICATIONS PLC | Wireless Telecommunications | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| PZ CUSSONS NIGERIA PLC | Household/Personal Care | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| CHEMICAL AND ALLIED PRODUCTS PLC | Industrial Specialties | Chief Executive Officer Chairman Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| University of Lagos | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| PORTLAND PAINTS & PRODUCTS NIGERIA PLC | Industrial Specialties | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| University of Ilorin | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| UPDC PLC | Real Estate Development | Chairman Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Upstream Telecommunications & Software Systems SA
 Upstream Telecommunications & Software Systems SA Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Upstream Telecommunications & Software Systems SA operates a commerce platform that engages in the provision of mobile marketing services for mobile operators, M-commerce, developers, service providers, and publishers. It offers insights, and mobile solutions. The firm also offers direct marketing and mobile customer billing services. The company was founded by Alex Vratskides and Marco Veremis in 2001 and is headquartered in Gerakas, Greece. | Specialty Telecommunications | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Actis Advisors Pvt Ltd. | Investment Managers | Founder Director/Board Member | |
| The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal President | ||
Grand Cereals Ltd.
 Grand Cereals Ltd. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Grand Cereals Ltd. engages in production and marketing of consumer food products. The firm offers its products under the categories of edible and animal feeds. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Jos, Nigeria. | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Sales & Marketing Sales & Marketing | |
| Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| SEPLAT ENERGY PLC | Integrated Oil | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| Women in Management & Business | Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
XP Investimentos SA
 XP Investimentos SA Investment Banks/BrokersFinance XP Investimentos SA provides securities brokerage and financial portfolio management services. Its solutions include financial services, asset management, education and media, insurance and pension services, and technology. The company was founded by Guilherme Dias Fernandes Benchimol and Marcelo Maisonnave in 2001 and is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Institute of Directors /Nigeria/ | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| LIVESTOCK FEEDS PLC | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer | |
| DIPULA INCOME FUND LIMITED | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member | |
UAC Foods Ltd.
 UAC Foods Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables UAC Foods Ltd. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of tasty, nourishing convenience foods. The joint venture company is based in Nigeria. The Nigerian company pioneered the Sausage Roll market in 1952 and has been rolling out safe and quality products for over 50 years. Oladele Olusegun Ajayi has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director/Board Member Sales & Marketing Sales & Marketing | |
Paycorp Investments (Pty) Ltd.
 Paycorp Investments (Pty) Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Paycorp Investments (Pty) Ltd. provides payment services. It offers bank-independent ATM services to non-bank branch and retail locations, such as supermarkets, petrol stations, restaurants, hospitality venues, hospitals, etc. The firm also provides closed-loop and association branded credit cards; operates as a third party financial transactions switch connecting various banks; and offers VISA third party processing services. The company was founde by Steven Kark in 1999 and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
UAC Restaurants Ltd.
 UAC Restaurants Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Part of UACN Plc, UAC Restaurants Ltd. operates fast food restaurants. The company is based in Lagos, Nigeria. The CEO of the Nigerian company is Adebolanle Badejo. | Food Retail | Sales & Marketing Sales & Marketing | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Obafemi Awolowo University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Paycorp Group (Pty) Ltd.
 Paycorp Group (Pty) Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Paycorp Group (Pty) Ltd. operates as a market payments provider. It offers ATM solutions, and mobile point-of-sale solutions. The company was founded by Steven Kark and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| UAC Diaries | Sales & Marketing Sales & Marketing | ||
FBNQuest Merchant Bank Ltd.
 FBNQuest Merchant Bank Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of FBN Holdings Plc, FBNQuest Merchant Bank Ltd. is a leading market name in Merchant Banking and Asset Management across sub-Saharan Africa. The company, based in Ikoyi, Nigeria, has a long and illustrious history dating back to 1984. FBNQuest comprises six businesses, including FBNQuest Merchant Bank, FBNQuest Asset Management, FBNQuest Securities, FBNQuest Capital, FBNQuest Funds, and FBNQuest Trustees. The Nigerian company offers a wide range of products and services, including professional investment management and support for corporate institutions in navigating the complexities of today's markets. FBNQuest is committed to discovering new and better ways to help their clients thrive and offers unlimited growth opportunities for their team members. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Proptech Africa SA
 Proptech Africa SA Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Proptech Africa SA is a platform that connects and promotes the proptech ecosystem in Africa. The company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The South African company aims to create meaningful interactions and relationships within the sector while raising awareness and driving growth on the continent. The founders bring valuable insight to the table based on their experience in financial services, property development, property research, proptech platform development, and extensive travel across the continent and globally. The company operates through regular events, media and industry interaction, conferences, and focused advocacy. The company was founded by Sean Godoy, Kevindra Teeroovengadum, and Wayne Berger. | Internet Software/Services | Founder | |
| Ahmadu Bello University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree |
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International
| Nigeria | 27 |
| United Kingdom | 8 |
| South Africa | 6 |
| India | 5 |
| Australia | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 17 |
| Finance | 13 |
| Process Industries | 5 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 4 |
| Technology Services | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 299 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 108 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 61 |
| Private Equity Investor | 45 |
| Chairman | 44 |
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| Steven Mark Enderby | 48 |
| Ngozi Edozien | 37 |
| Nicholas Charles Luckock | 25 |
| Ali Mazanderani | 24 |
| Johnson Olubusola | 22 |
| Peter Antony Ruxton | 22 |
| Ifueko Omoigui-Okauru | 21 |
| Donald Macinnes Peck | 21 |
| Nagarajan Srinivasan | 20 |
| Gautham Radhakrishnan | 18 |
| Kevindra Teeroovengadum | 18 |
| C Thomas | 17 |
| Urum Kalu Eke | 16 |
| Nkosana Donald Moyo | 16 |
| Rajiv Kaul | 16 |
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