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Ian Barkshire
Chairman at
FOCUSRITE PLC
Net worth: 481 816 $ as of 2026-07-30
Profile
Ian Richard Barkshire is currently Chairman at Illumion Ltd. and Focusrite Plc, Director at Scienta Scientific AB and Oxford Instruments NanoTechnology Tools Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Director at Melrose Industries Plc, and Member of the Institute of Physics (United Kingdom).
Former roles include Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Oxford Instruments Plc from 2016 to 2023, Director at Oxford Instruments Overseas Holdings Ltd., Chief Operating Officer & Director at Oxford Instruments Overseas Marketing Ltd., Director at Oxford Instruments AFM Ltd., Oxford Instruments Overseas Holdings 2008 Ltd., Oxford Instruments Holdings Europe Ltd., Oxford Instruments Industrial Products Holdings Ltd., Oxford Instruments NanoTechnology Tools Holdings Ltd., Oxford Instruments UK 2013 Ltd., and Andor Technology Ltd., and Senior Principal Scientist at GEC Marconi Materials Technology Ltd. Education includes undergraduate and doctorate degrees from The University of York.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FOCUSRITE PLC 0.15% | 2026-06-28 | 87,280 ( 0.15% ) | 281 897 $ | 2026-07-30 |
| 2026-04-29 | 32,700 ( 0% ) | 199 919 $ | 2026-07-30 |
Ian Barkshire active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MELROSE INDUSTRIES PLC | Director/Board Member | 2024-09-30 |
| FOCUSRITE PLC | Chairman | 2026-07-31 |
Scienta Scientific AB
 Scienta Scientific AB Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Engages in research, development and application of applied nuclear, atomic and surface physics | Director/Board Member | - |
Oxford Instruments Nanotechnology Tools Ltd.
 Oxford Instruments Nanotechnology Tools Ltd. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Manufactures electronic measuring and testing equipment | Director/Board Member | 2011-01-03 |
Institute of Physics (United Kingdom)
 Institute of Physics (United Kingdom) Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as a charitable organization | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Ian Barkshire
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| OXFORD INSTRUMENTS PLC | Chief Executive Officer | 2023-09-30 |
| ANDOR TECHNOLOGY PLC | Director/Board Member | - |
Oxford Instruments Overseas Holdings Ltd.
 Oxford Instruments Overseas Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Director/Board Member | - |
Oxford Instruments Overseas Marketing Ltd.
 Oxford Instruments Overseas Marketing Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business support services | Chief Operating Officer | - |
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Training of Ian Barkshire
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Connections
67
1st degree connections
17
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 17 |
|---|---|
Focusrite Plc
 Focusrite Plc Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Develops and markets proprietary hardware and software | Electronic Technology |
Oxford Instruments Plc
 Oxford Instruments Plc Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries provides products and solutions that enable fabrication & characterization of materials and devices | Electronic Technology |
Andor Technology Ltd.
 Andor Technology Ltd. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Develops and manufactures digital cameras and glasses | Electronic Technology |
The University of York
 The University of York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
GEC Marconi Materials Technology Ltd. | |
Scienta Scientific AB
Scienta Scientific AB Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Engages in research, development and application of applied nuclear, atomic and surface physics | Electronic Technology |
Oxford Instruments Overseas Holdings Ltd.
Oxford Instruments Overseas Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Oxford Instruments Overseas Marketing Ltd.
Oxford Instruments Overseas Marketing Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business support services | Commercial Services |
Institute of Physics (United Kingdom)
Institute of Physics (United Kingdom) Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as a charitable organization | Miscellaneous |
Oxford Instruments AFM Ltd.
 Oxford Instruments AFM Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in holding and developing of intellectual property | Commercial Services |
Oxford Instruments Overseas Holdings 2008 Ltd.
 Oxford Instruments Overseas Holdings 2008 Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as investment holding company | Finance |
Oxford Instruments Holdings Europe Ltd.
 Oxford Instruments Holdings Europe Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Oxford Instruments Industrial Products Holdings Ltd.
 Oxford Instruments Industrial Products Holdings Ltd. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Manufactures and supplies electronic measuring and testing equipment | Electronic Technology |
Oxford Instruments Nanotechnology Tools Ltd.
Oxford Instruments Nanotechnology Tools Ltd. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Manufactures electronic measuring and testing equipment | Electronic Technology |
Oxford Instruments Nanotechnology Tools Holdings Ltd.
 Oxford Instruments Nanotechnology Tools Holdings Ltd. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries manufactures tools and systems | Electronic Technology |
Oxford Instruments UK 2013 Ltd.
 Oxford Instruments UK 2013 Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Finance |
Melrose Industries Plc
 Melrose Industries Plc Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures airframes, engine structures and electrical interconnection systems | Electronic Technology |
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