David Shearer
Net worth: 519 152 $ as of 2026-07-30
Net worth: 519 152 $ as of 2026-07-30
David James Buchanan Shearer is Non-Executive Chairman at Speedy Hire Plc since 2018, Chairman at Liberty Living Ltd. since 2015, Chairman at Scottish Edge Fund since 2014, and Chairman at Amber River Group Ltd. since 2019.
Former roles include Chairman at Esken Ltd. from 2019 to 2021, Chairman at Crest Nicholson Plc from 2007 to 2009, Chairman at Mouchel Group Plc from 2012 to 2014, Co-Chairman at Martin Currie (Holdings) Ltd. from 2008 to 2014, Non-Executive Chairman at Liberty Living Group Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Chairman at abrdn New Dawn Investment Trust plc from 2012 to 2019, Non-Executive Director at HBOS Treasury Services Ltd., Senior Independent Non-Executive Director at Superglass Holdings Ltd. from 2007 to 2012, Non-Executive Director at HBOS Plc from 2004 to 2007, Senior Independent Non-Executive Director at STV Group Plc from 2012 to 2017, Senior Independent Non-Executive Director at Renold Plc from 2010 to 2012, Independent Non-Executive Director at Mithras Investment Trust Plc, Director-Global Corporate Finance at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Services LLC from 1996 to 1999, Non-Executive Director at Mint Hotel Ltd. from 2010 to 2011, Executive Director at Deloitte & Touche LLP UK from 1999 to 2013, Director at Deloitte LLP (United Kingdom) from 1999 to 2003, Non-Executive Director at Scottish Financial Enterprise from 2005 to 2010, Director at Liberty Living Finance Plc from 2017 to 2018, and Governor at Glasgow School of Art from 2005 to 2010.
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SPEEDY HIRE PLC 0.35% | 2026-03-30 | 1,606,111 ( 0.35% ) | 409 382 $ | 2026-07-30 |
STV GROUP PLC 0.17% | 2026-05-31 | 78,431 ( 0.17% ) | 109 770 $ | 2026-07-30 |
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SPEEDY HIRE PLC | Chairman | 2018-09-30 |
Scottish Edge Fund
Scottish Edge Fund Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financial services to support entrepreneurs and start-up businesses | Chairman | 2014-09-30 |
Liberty Living Ltd.
Liberty Living Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Provides housing accommodations for college level students | Chairman | 2015-05-31 |
Amber River Group Ltd.
Amber River Group Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides financial planning and advisory services | Chairman | 2019-05-31 |
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
abrdn New Dawn Investment Trust plc
abrdn New Dawn Investment Trust plc Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Chairman | 2019-09-03 |
Liberty Living Finance Plc
Liberty Living Finance Plc Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates as a special purpose financing company | Chairman | - |
| STV GROUP PLC | Director/Board Member | 2017-04-24 |
Martin Currie (Holdings) Ltd.
Martin Currie (Holdings) Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as a holding company | Chairman | 2014-09-30 |
| MOUCHEL GROUP PLC. | Chairman | 2014-01-31 |
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| Private companies | 22 |
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HBOS Treasury Services Ltd.
HBOS Treasury Services Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a dormant company | Finance |
Superglass Holdings Ltd.
Superglass Holdings Ltd. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Manufactures and sells glass insulation materials | Consumer Durables |
abrdn New Dawn Investment Trust plc
abrdn New Dawn Investment Trust plc Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
HBOS Plc
HBOS Plc Major BanksFinance Provides retail & commercial banking, mortgages, insurance and investment services | Finance |
STV Group Plc
STV Group Plc BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates as a digital media company | Consumer Services |
Crest Nicholson Plc
Crest Nicholson Plc Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Develops and constructs residential & commercial housing properties | Finance |
Speedy Hire Plc
Speedy Hire Plc Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides equipment leasing and support services to construction, infrastructure and industrial markets | Finance |
Renold Plc
Renold Plc Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and sells power industrial chains & torque transmission products | Producer Manufacturing |
Mouchel Group Plc
Mouchel Group Plc Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides consulting and business services | Commercial Services |
Mithras Investment Trust Plc
Mithras Investment Trust Plc Investment ManagersFinance Acts as Private Equity Fund | Finance |
Mint Hotel Ltd.
Mint Hotel Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Develops and operates a chain of hotels | Consumer Services |
Deloitte & Touche LLP UK
Deloitte & Touche LLP UK Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides audit & assurance, consulting, tax, financial advisory and legal services | Commercial Services |
Esken Ltd.
Esken Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Supplies renewable fuel and operates airport | Distribution Services |
Martin Currie (Holdings) Ltd.
Martin Currie (Holdings) Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as a holding company | Miscellaneous |
Deloitte LLP (United Kingdom)
Deloitte LLP (United Kingdom) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides auditing, assurance, consulting and tax services | Commercial Services |
Scottish Financial Enterprise
Scottish Financial Enterprise Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Promotes financial services sector | Finance |
Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow School of Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Liberty Living Ltd.
Liberty Living Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Provides housing accommodations for college level students | Consumer Services |
Scottish Edge Fund
Scottish Edge Fund Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides financial services to support entrepreneurs and start-up businesses | Finance |
Liberty Living Finance Plc
Liberty Living Finance Plc Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates as a special purpose financing company | Finance |
Liberty Living Group Plc
Liberty Living Group Plc Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Operates student accommodations | Finance |
Amber River Group Ltd.
Amber River Group Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides financial planning and advisory services | Finance |
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