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Leo Quinn
Chairman at
WH SMITH PLC
Net worth: 42 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Leo Martin Quinn is the founder of Five Per Cent Club, founded in 2013.
Mr. Quinn was the founder of Balfour Beatty Group Ltd., founded in 2017, and served as Director from 2017 to 2025.
Mr. Quinn is currently Executive Chairman at WH Smith Plc, starting in 2026.
Former jobs include Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at QinetiQ Group plc from 2012 to 2014; Chief Executive Officer at De La Rue Plc from 2004 to 2008; Group Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Balfour Beatty Plc from 2015 to 2025; Non-Executive Director at Tomkins Plc from 2007 to 2009; Director at KORE Wireless UK Ltd.; Non-Executive Director at Betfair Group Ltd. from 2014 to 2015; President-H&BC Solutions at Honeywell, Inc. from 1987 to 2000; Chief Operating Officer at Invensys Ltd. from 2001 to 2004; and Member-Build Back Better Business Council at UK Parliament.
Education includes graduate degree from Imperial College London and undergraduate degree from the University of Portsmouth.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | 3,870,035 ( 0.8% ) | 42 M $ | 2026-05-30 | |
WH SMITH PLC 0.01% | 2026-04-23 | 17,764 ( 0.01% ) | 118 528 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Leo Quinn active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| WH SMITH PLC | Chairman | 2026-04-06 |
Former positions of Leo Quinn
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| BALFOUR BEATTY PLC | Chief Executive Officer | 2025-09-07 |
Balfour Beatty Group Ltd.
 Balfour Beatty Group Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides civil, infrastructure and building construction services | Founder | 2025-08-31 |
| QINETIQ GROUP PLC | Chief Executive Officer | 2014-12-30 |
| TOMKINS PLC | Director/Board Member | 2009-11-02 |
| DE LA RUE | Chief Executive Officer | 2008-11-25 |
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Connections
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 14 |
|---|---|
Honeywell, Inc.
 Honeywell, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures civil and military avionics and other aerospace products | Electronic Technology |
Tomkins Plc
 Tomkins Plc Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures building, industrial & automotive products | Producer Manufacturing |
Invensys Ltd.
 Invensys Ltd. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Designs and produces project integration systems & software products and provides industrial engineering services | Electronic Technology |
QinetiQ Group plc
 QinetiQ Group plc Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Provides technology development and consultancy services to the defense, security and related markets | Electronic Technology |
KORE Wireless UK Ltd.
 KORE Wireless UK Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wireless data communications services | Communications |
De La Rue Plc
 De La Rue Plc Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Designs, manufactures and delivers bank notes and provide authentication software | Commercial Services |
WH Smith Plc
 WH Smith Plc Food RetailRetail Trade Operates book and convenience stores | Retail Trade |
Balfour Beatty Plc
 Balfour Beatty Plc Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides infrastructure construction and engineering services | Industrial Services |
Imperial College London
 Imperial College London Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Betfair Group Ltd.
 Betfair Group Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates as an online betting and gaming platform | Consumer Services |
University of Portsmouth
 University of Portsmouth Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Balfour Beatty Group Ltd.
Balfour Beatty Group Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides civil, infrastructure and building construction services | Industrial Services |
Five Per Cent Club
 Five Per Cent Club Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides apprenticeship training programs services | Commercial Services |
Uk Parliament
 Uk Parliament SovereignGovernment Operates as a supreme legislative body | Government |
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