Kru Desai
Director/Board Member at SERCO GROUP PLC
Network origin in Kru Desai first degree
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|---|---|---|---|
University of London
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 50 |
Buro Happold Ltd.
 Buro Happold Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Part of Happold LLP, Buro Happold Ltd. is a consulting engineering and advisory company based in Bath, UK. Buro Happold provides creative and value-led building and city solutions to adapt to an ever-changing world. The British company was founded in 1976. The CEO is James Alistair Burnley Bruce.
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| Subsidiary | Engineering & Construction | 24 |
| Public Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 21 | |
| Extinct | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 5 | |
Hedra Plc
 Hedra Plc Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Hedra Plc provides outsourcing services. The company outsources services including strategic planning, telecommunications and IT consulting and leadership development. Its clients include police departments, the BBC and the National Lottery Commission. It operates in Edinburgh, Fleet and London. Hedra is headquartered in London, UK.
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| Subsidiary | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Kru Desai via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| BT GROUP PLC | Major Telecommunications | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University College London | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| London School of Economics & Political Science | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree | |
Buro Happold Consulting Engineers Ltd.
 Buro Happold Consulting Engineers Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Part of Happold LLP, Buro Happold Consulting Engineers Ltd. is a consulting firm that specializes in heritage building preservation through reuse. The company, based in Bath, UK, is an integrated consultancy of engineers, consultants, and advisers that delivers creative, value-led building and city solutions for an ever-changing world. Buro Happold is also a sustainability consulting expert, focusing on areas such as net-zero carbon, building performance, and climate resilience. The British company was founded in 1986. | Engineering & Construction | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Serco Ltd.
 Serco Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Serco Ltd. engages in the provision of management services. It offers cutting-edge solutions to warehousing, manufacturing, and distribution center customers worldwide. The company was founded on September 10, 1929 and is headquartered in Hook, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS HOLDINGS PLC | Marine Shipping | President Director/Board Member | |
The Cambridge Union Society
 The Cambridge Union Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Cambridge Union Society is a members club located in the heart of Cambridge, UK. The British company offers various events and dining options for its members. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman President | |
| INSEAD | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
 Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Buro Happold Engineers Ltd.
 Buro Happold Engineers Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Part of Happold LLP, Buro Happold Engineers Ltd. is a consulting engineering and British advisory company founded in 1986. The company is based in Bath, UK. Buro Happold Engineers specializes in delivering creative and value-led building and city solutions for an ever-changing world. The company offers integrated consultancy services of engineers, consultants, and advisers. The company's inclusive design team plans for inclusivity from the outset to deliver high-quality environments that meet the needs of their clients' users. The company has developed digital twins into a virtual reality environment, allowing their clients to walk or fly through their project site. | Engineering & Construction | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| COMPASS GROUP PLC | Restaurants | President Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| WS ATKINS PLC | Engineering & Construction | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of Southampton | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| THOMAS COOK GROUP | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Serco Holdings Ltd.
 Serco Holdings Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Serco Group Plc, Serco Holdings Ltd. operates as a holding British company through subsidiaries and provides public services. The company is based in Hook, UK and was founded in 2000. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Northern Virginia Technology Council
 Northern Virginia Technology Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Northern Virginia Technology Council operates as a membership and trade association for the technology community in Northern Virginia. It serves businesses from all sectors of the technology industry, service providers, universities, foreign embassies, non-profit organizations and government agencies. The company is headquartered in Herndon, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
Serco, Inc.
 Serco, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Serco, Inc. provides services and project management support services. It specializes in fleet management, transportation, information technology and business consulting, engineering, human resources, and logistics services. The firm also offers human capital management, systems integration, lifecycle management, and economic cost analysis solutions. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Reston, VA. | Information Technology Services | Chief Executive Officer | |
Nathan Associates, Inc.
 Nathan Associates, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Nathan Associates Inc. provides analysis of the economic impacts and consulting services. The firm's services include analysis of the economic impacts of public policy, analysis and testimony on economic issues in regulatory proceedings and testimony on liability and damages in antitrust, financial markets, intellectual property infringement, and trade litigation. The company was founded by Robert R. Nathan in 1946 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
| California State University-Northridge | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
Nalco Holding Co.
 Nalco Holding Co. Environmental ServicesIndustrial Services Nalco Holding Co. provides water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protects people and vital resources. The firm also provides integrated water treatment and process improvement services for industrial and institutional applications, using technologically advanced solutions, combining chemical products and equipment, and consistent, reliable on-site service and expertise. The company was founded in November 2004 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL. | Environmental Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Babcock Southern Holdings Ltd.
 Babcock Southern Holdings Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Babcock Southern Holdings Ltd. provides engineering and support services. The company was founded on May 22, 1985 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Engineering & Construction | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Professional Services Council
 Professional Services Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Professional Services Council is a non-profit company that provides policy leadership, advocacy, business intelligence, executive networking, and branding and exposure services to its members since 1972. The company is based in Arlington, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's recent activities include submitting comments on CISA's draft secure software common attestation form, signing comments on rare earth element rule, and releasing its fifth annual federal business forecast scorecard. The company also offers various events and resources for government contracting. The company's CEO is David J. Berteau, who has been in the position since 2016. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
VT Group (US) Plc
 VT Group (US) Plc Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services VT Group (US) Plc provides engineering and technical support services. It offers government solutions and commercial solutions. The company is headquartered in Chantilly, VA. | Information Technology Services | Chief Executive Officer | |
| Richard Ivey School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
Investment Planning Counsel, Inc.
 Investment Planning Counsel, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Investment Planning Counsel, Inc. (IPC) is an investment management firm headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. The firm was founded in 1996 by Chris Reynolds and Steve Meehan. In 2023, they were acquired by The Canada Life Assurance Co., which is ultimately owned by Power Financial Corp. (TSE: PWF). IPC provides client-focused advisory services to Canadian clients. | Investment Managers | Market Strategist | |
Counsel Portfolio Services, Inc.
 Counsel Portfolio Services, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1999, Counsel Portfolio Services, Inc. is an investment advisor located in Mississauga, Ontario. The firm is a subsidiary of Investment Planning Counsel, Inc. Their ultimate parent is Power Financial Corp. (TSX: POW). | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity | |
| Arizona State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Aero X Ventures
 Aero X Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Aero X Ventures (Aero X Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded by Michael B. Baughan, Kyle Mounts and Basil Yap in 2021. The firm is headquartered in Winston Salem, North Carolina. | Investment Managers | Consultant / Advisor | |
Greater Washington Board of Trade
 Greater Washington Board of Trade Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Greater Washington Board of Trade operates a business association. The non-profit company is based in Washington. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
| RWS HOLDINGS PLC | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chief Executive Officer | |
| The Harbour Foundation | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member | |
| MAUDORE MINERALS LTD. | Precious Metals | Director/Board Member | |
| University of Bristol | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| AECOM | Engineering & Construction | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Kingston University
 Kingston University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Minnesota Steel Industries LLC manufactures steel. It incorporated the commercially available technology in mining, concentrating, pellet plant, DRI and electric arc steelmaking on a single site, making it one of the lowest cost steel producers in the world. The company is headquartered in St. Paul, MN. | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Wolverhampton | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Black Country Consortium Ltd.
 Black Country Consortium Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Black Country Consortium Ltd. promotes and delivers joint sub-regional programs. It is an organization of regeneration, investment and property professional whose remit is to enable and commission holistic regeneration across the Black Country, from development to tourism, sport and skills. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Brierley Hill, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| United Kingdom | 25 |
| United States | 14 |
| Canada | 5 |
| Germany | 2 |
| France | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 15 |
| Commercial Services | 13 |
| Industrial Services | 7 |
| Finance | 6 |
| Technology Services | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 261 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 126 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 59 |
| Chairman | 43 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 39 |
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| Lynne Peacock | 27 |
| John Rishton | 21 |
| David Dacquino | 18 |
| Rosalyn Wilton | 17 |
| Ian El-Mokadem | 16 |
| Yi Ke Guo | 16 |
| Martin T. Rothman | 16 |
| Richard Dearlove | 15 |
| Dame Owen | 14 |
| Bo Åke Lerenius | 14 |
| Andreas Utermann | 13 |
| Kirsty Bashforth | 12 |
| Alan Bertram Gibbins | 11 |
| Rupert Soames | 11 |
| Lynton Barker | 11 |
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