David Willetts
Director/Board Member at SATIXFY COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
Net worth: 270 376 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
David Linsay Willetts is the founder of Synbiotec Srl.
He currently holds multiple positions including Chairman at The Foundation for Science & Technology, Executive Chairman & President at The Resolution Foundation, Chairman at UK Space Agency, Independent Non-Executive Director at The Biotech Growth Trust Plc, Independent Non-Executive Director at Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd., Non-Executive Director at Tekcapital Plc, Non-Executive Director at Darktrace Ltd., Director at Marchmount Executive Services Ltd., Director at UK Research & Innovation, Senior Independent Non-Executive Director at Darktrace Plc, Director at SatixFy Space Systems UK Ltd., Director at Satixfy Communications Ltd., Member at Biotechnology Innovation Organization, Chancellor at the University of Leicester, Governor at The Ditchley Foundation, Member of the House of Lords, and Council Member at The Institute for Fiscal Studies Ltd.
In his former roles, he served as Chairman of Genome Research Ltd., Chairman of The British Science Association, Non-Executive Chairman of EARNZ Plc, Director of The Francis Crick Institute Ltd., Lord Commissioner at HM Treasury, Trustee of the Science Museum Group, Member of the House of Commons, and Member of Parliament for Havant.
He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Oxford and Christ Church College.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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DARKTRACE PLC
0.01% | 2023-06-29 | 49,000 ( 0.01% ) | 270 376 $ | 2024-03-30 |
2024-03-27 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2024-03-30 |
David Willetts active positions
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THE BIOTECH GROWTH TRUST PLC | Director/Board Member | 2015-11-10 |
TEKCAPITAL PLC | Director/Board Member | 2020-01-06 |
DARKTRACE PLC | Director/Board Member | 2021-03-31 |
SATIXFY COMMUNICATIONS LTD. | Director/Board Member | 2019-12-31 |
House of Lords | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Marchmount Executive Services Ltd.
Marchmount Executive Services Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Marchmount Executive Services Ltd. provides business support services. The private company is based in London, UK. | Director/Board Member | - |
UK Space Agency
UK Space Agency General GovernmentGovernment The UK Space Agency is an executive agency sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. The agency inspires and leads the UK in space to benefit the planet and its people. The private company is based in Swindon, UK. The British company works on developing cutting-edge technologies that will advance space capabilities. The agency is ultimately controlled by the Government of United Kingdom. Graham Turnock has been the CEO of the company since 2017. | Chairman | - |
University of Leicester | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
SatixFy Space Systems UK Ltd.
SatixFy Space Systems UK Ltd. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Part of MDA Ltd., SatixFy Space Systems UK Ltd. is a private company that develops satellite communication modems, antennas, and payloads. SatixFy Space Systems UK Ltd. is based in Manchester, UK. SatixFy Space Systems was acquired by MDA Ltd. from Satixfy Communications Ltd. on October 31, 2023 for $29.27 million. The British company was founded in 2012. The CEO is Nir Barkan. | Director/Board Member | 2020-09-29 |
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Training of David Willetts
University of Oxford | Undergraduate Degree |
Christ Church College | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 4 |
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TEKCAPITAL PLC | Technology Services |
EARNZ PLC | Electronic Technology |
DARKTRACE PLC | Technology Services |
SATIXFY COMMUNICATIONS LTD. | Electronic Technology |
Private companies | 22 |
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Biotechnology Innovation Organization
Biotechnology Innovation Organization Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers. | Commercial Services |
The Biotech Growth Trust Plc
The Biotech Growth Trust Plc Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Biotech Growth Trust Plc is a closed-end investment trust. Its objective is to seek capital through investment in the worldwide biotechnology industry principally by investing in emerging biotechnology companies. The company was founded on May 20, 1997 by Christopher Thomas Evans and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous |
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. | Government |
Science Museum Group
Science Museum Group Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Science Museum Group operates science and industry museums. It maintains and exhibits historical science and technology items such as steam engines, old film projectors, and animal classification systems. The company was founded in 1857 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL) designs and builds scientific satellites. It commercializes the results of its innovative small satellite engineering research. SSTL has mission design, satellite platform, payload development, spacecraft operation, and data analysis expertise. The company was founded by the University of Surrey in 1985 and is headquartered in Guildford, UK | Electronic Technology |
The Foundation for Science & Technology
The Foundation for Science & Technology Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Foundation for Science & Technology provide a neutral platform for debate of policy issues that have a science, technology or medical element. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Genome Research Ltd.
Genome Research Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of The Wellcome Trust Ltd., Genome Research Ltd. is a world-leading genomics research institute founded in 1992. The private company is based in Cambridge, UK. Genome Research delivers therapeutic, diagnostic, and production benefits in areas such as cancer, immunology, public health, and personalized treatment. The British company tackle some of the most difficult challenges in genomic research, demanding science at scale and a visionary and creative approach to research that pushes the boundaries of our understanding in ever new and exciting ways. The company's work helps improve human health and understand life on a molecular level. | Commercial Services |
The Ditchley Foundation | Commercial Services |
House of Lords | Government |
House of Commons | Government |
The Resolution Foundation
The Resolution Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Resolution Foundation is an independent think-tank that focuses on improving the living standards for those on low to middle incomes. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The British company's economic analysis covers a wide range of topics including incomes, inequality, poverty, jobs, skills, pay, housing, wealth, assets, tax, welfare, and economic growth. The Intergenerational Centre is a hub for analysis and policy thinking on intergenerational fairness, covering areas such as jobs, housing, and social care. The company was founded by Clive Adam Cowdery and is currently led by CEO Gavin Kelly. | Commercial Services |
The British Science Association
The British Science Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services British Science Association operates as a charity. It focuses on promotion and development of science. The association was founded in 1831 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
The Institute for Fiscal Studies Ltd.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute for Fiscal Studies Ltd. was founded in 1969 and is based in London, UK. The non-profit company's staff and associates contribute papers to leading academic journals and their network of Fellows includes leading academics from the UK and overseas. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom. The British company is the UK's leading independent economics research institute. The company analyzes and informs economic and policy decisions with academic rigor and absolute independence. The group of papers included in their symposium address some of the key issues arising in the design of a Minimum Tax. | Commercial Services |
The Francis Crick Institute Ltd.
The Francis Crick Institute Ltd. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services The Francis Crick Institute Ltd. operates as a biomedical discovery institute dedicated to understanding the scientific mechanisms of living things. The firms works helps to understand why disease develops and to find new ways to treat, diagnose, and prevent illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, infections, and neurodegenerative diseases. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Health Services |
Synbiotec Srl
Synbiotec Srl BiotechnologyHealth Technology Synbiotec SRL engages in the research and development of probiotic microorganisms for human and animal nutrition applications. It offers processed and packaged products in lyophilized forms, capsules, and dietary supplements under the brand names SYNBIO, SYNBIOcioc, SYNBIOduo, SYNBIOtravel, SYNBIOgin, Buscion, Immunel, Marmellì, Lipánek, and Delizia Cioko. The company was founded by Stefania Silvi on December 27, 2004 and is headquartered in Camerino, Italy. | Health Technology |
UK Space Agency
UK Space Agency General GovernmentGovernment The UK Space Agency is an executive agency sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. The agency inspires and leads the UK in space to benefit the planet and its people. The private company is based in Swindon, UK. The British company works on developing cutting-edge technologies that will advance space capabilities. The agency is ultimately controlled by the Government of United Kingdom. Graham Turnock has been the CEO of the company since 2017. | Government |
Marchmount Executive Services Ltd.
Marchmount Executive Services Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Marchmount Executive Services Ltd. provides business support services. The private company is based in London, UK. | Commercial Services |
UK Research & Innovation
UK Research & Innovation BiotechnologyHealth Technology UK Research & Innovation is a partnership organization that works with universities, research organizations, businesses, charities, and government to create an environment that fosters research and innovation. The private company is based in London, UK. The organization aims to maximize the contribution of each component part, working both individually and collectively. UKRI collaborates with many partners to benefit everyone through knowledge, talent, and ideas. | Health Technology |
Booker Prize Foundation | |
SatixFy Space Systems UK Ltd.
SatixFy Space Systems UK Ltd. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Part of MDA Ltd., SatixFy Space Systems UK Ltd. is a private company that develops satellite communication modems, antennas, and payloads. SatixFy Space Systems UK Ltd. is based in Manchester, UK. SatixFy Space Systems was acquired by MDA Ltd. from Satixfy Communications Ltd. on October 31, 2023 for $29.27 million. The British company was founded in 2012. The CEO is Nir Barkan. | Electronic Technology |
Parliament For Havant | |
Darktrace Ltd.
Darktrace Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Darktrace Ltd. provides enterprise immune system technology for cyber security. Its products include Darktrace threat visualizer, ICS and antigena, vSensors and OS-sensors, and SaaS connectors. The company was founded by Stephen Huxter in 2013 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
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