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Ian Keith Meakins
Chairman at
COMPASS GROUP PLC
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 2026-07-30
Profile
Ian Keith Meakins is a businessperson who has been the head of 11 different companies and presently occupies the position of Non-Executive Chairman for Rexel SA, Non-Executive Chairman of Compass Group Plc and Non-Executive Chairman of Van Dyke Netherlands, Inc. He is also on the board of Impetus Trust. He previously occupied the position of Non-Executive Chairman at VanDijk BV, Chief Executive Officer of Travelex Holdings Ltd. Chief Executive Officer for Travelex UK Ltd. and Chief Executive Officer of Travelex America, Inc. (both are subsidiaries of Travelex Holdings Ltd.), President-European Major Markets & Global Supply at Diageo Plc, Non-Executive Chairman of Auto Trader Holding Ltd., Group Chief Executive Officer for Ferguson UK Holdings Ltd., Chief Executive Officer of Alliance UniChem Plc and Group Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Ferguson Holdings Ltd. Ian Keith Meakins received an undergraduate degree from the University of Cambridge.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-29 | 58,362 ( 0% ) | 2 M $ | 2026-07-30 | |
| 2025-12-30 | 23,143 ( 0% ) | 1 M $ | 2026-07-30 |
Ian Keith Meakins active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| COMPASS GROUP PLC | Chairman | 2020-11-30 |
| UNILEVER PLC | Chairman | 2023-11-30 |
Van Dyke Netherlands, Inc. | Chairman | - |
Impetus Trust | Director/Board Member | 2010-10-28 |
Former positions of Ian Keith Meakins
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| REXEL | Chairman | 2023-08-30 |
The Learning Network BV
 The Learning Network BV Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates book stores and provides educational services | Chairman | 2019-12-31 |
VanDijk BV
 VanDijk BV Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes educational books | Chairman | 2019-12-31 |
| CENTRICA PLC | Director/Board Member | 2016-09-30 |
Ferguson Holdings Ltd.
 Ferguson Holdings Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes plumbing, construction and maintenance materials | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-08-30 |
Training of Ian Keith Meakins
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
66
1st degree connections
21
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 21 |
|---|---|
Rexel SA
 Rexel SA Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes electrical equipment | Distribution Services |
Diageo Plc
 Diageo Plc Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces, distributes and sells wine, beer and other beverages | Consumer Non-Durables |
London International Group Plc
 London International Group Plc Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and sells healthcare and personal protection products | Producer Manufacturing |
Unilever Plc
 Unilever Plc Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Provides fast moving consumer goods | Consumer Non-Durables |
Travelex UK Ltd.
 Travelex UK Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Provides foreign exchange services | Finance |
MmO2 Plc
 MmO2 Plc Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wireless telecommunications services | Communications |
Centrica Plc
 Centrica Plc Gas DistributorsUtilities Distributes natural gas and electricity to business & residential customers | Utilities |
Ferguson UK Holdings Ltd.
 Ferguson UK Holdings Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes construction and maintenance materials | Distribution Services |
O2 Plc
 O2 Plc Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides mobile communication services | Communications |
Compass Group Plc
 Compass Group Plc RestaurantsConsumer Services Provides food and support services | Consumer Services |
Alliance UniChem Plc
 Alliance UniChem Plc Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Distributes pharmaceuticals and operates pharmacies | Retail Trade |
Auto Trader Holding Ltd.
 Auto Trader Holding Ltd. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Provides classified display advertising services | Consumer Services |
University of Cambridge
 University of Cambridge Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Travelex America, Inc.
 Travelex America, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Provides currency exchange services | Finance |
Travelex Holdings Ltd.
 Travelex Holdings Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a holding company, which through its subsidiaries engages in the business of retail foreign exchange | Miscellaneous |
VanDijk BV
VanDijk BV Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes educational books | Distribution Services |
Impetus Trust | |
Ferguson Holdings Ltd.
Ferguson Holdings Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes plumbing, construction and maintenance materials | Distribution Services |
Kalchas Group | |
Van Dyke Netherlands, Inc. | |
The Learning Network BV
The Learning Network BV Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates book stores and provides educational services | Retail Trade |
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