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John Michael Sunderland is a British businessperson who has been at the head of 10 different companies. Presently, he is Chairman of Cambridge Entertainment Group and Non-Executive Chairman at Merlin Entertainments Ltd., Non-Executive Chairman of Merlin Entertainments Group Operations Ltd. (a subsidiary of Merlin Entertainments Ltd.). He is also on the board of John Sunderland Associates Ltd., Peninsula Heights Freehold Ltd. and Peninsula Heights Management Co. Ltd. and Chancellor at the University of Aston and Council Member at The University of Reading. In his past career he was Chairman for Cambridge Education Group Ltd., Chairman at Cadbury Schweppes, Associate Member at The British United Provident Association Ltd., Chairman at Cadbury Ltd., Non-Executive Chairman for Mondelez UK Holdings & Services Ltd., President at Confederation of British Industry, President of Chartered Management Institute and President for The Food & Drink Federation.
John Sunderland active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Merlin Entertainments Group Operations Ltd.
Merlin Entertainments Group Operations Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates historical sites, amusement and recreational centers | Chairman | 2009-11-30 |
University of Aston
University of Aston Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
John Sunderland Associates Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Peninsula Heights Freehold Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Peninsula Heights Management Co. Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
The University of Reading
The University of Reading Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Cambridge Entertainment Group | Chairman | - |
CVC Advisers Ltd.
CVC Advisers Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance CVC Advisers invests in middle market companies located in Europe. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout capital requirements with an investment size of EUR 75 - 250 million. | Consultant / Advisor | 2003-12-31 |
Former positions of John Sunderland
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| MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS | Chairman | 2019-11-03 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 22 |
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Barclays Bank Plc
Barclays Bank Plc Major BanksFinance Provides banking services | Finance |
Mondelez UK Holdings & Services Ltd.
Mondelez UK Holdings & Services Ltd. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes branded confectionery and beverages | Consumer Non-Durables |
Rank Group Plc
Rank Group Plc Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates as a gaming based entertainment company | Consumer Services |
AFC Energy Plc
AFC Energy Plc Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Engages in the development of fuel cells | Electronic Technology |
Merlin Entertainments Ltd.
Merlin Entertainments Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates theme park resorts | Consumer Services |
Barclays PLC
Barclays PLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiaries engages in retail banking, credit cards, corporate and investment banking and wealth management services | Finance |
The British United Provident Association Ltd.
The British United Provident Association Ltd. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides health insurance and consulting, dental & aged care services | Finance |
Merlin Entertainments Group Operations Ltd.
Merlin Entertainments Group Operations Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates historical sites, amusement and recreational centers | Consumer Services |
CVC Advisers Ltd.
CVC Advisers Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance CVC Advisers invests in middle market companies located in Europe. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout capital requirements with an investment size of EUR 75 - 250 million. | Finance |
The University of Reading
The University of Reading Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Financial Reporting Council Ltd.
The Financial Reporting Council Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides accounting standards oversight | Commercial Services |
University of Aston
University of Aston Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Cambridge Education Group Ltd.
Cambridge Education Group Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides educational services | Commercial Services |
Chartered Management Institute
Chartered Management Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management and leadership development training, qualifications, membership and research skill services | Commercial Services |
Confederation of British Industry
Confederation of British Industry Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates business organization | Commercial Services |
Cadbury Ltd.
Cadbury Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Produces and sells confectionery products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Cadbury Schweppes | |
The Food & Drink Federation
The Food & Drink Federation Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Engages in food and beverages | Distribution Services |
John Sunderland Associates Ltd. | |
Peninsula Heights Freehold Ltd. | |
Peninsula Heights Management Co. Ltd. | |
Cambridge Entertainment Group |
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