Nigel Leader-Williams

BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd. (BIM-UK) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of BlackRock Finance Europe Ltd., ultimately owned by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) in the US. BIM-UK was founded in 2006 following the merger of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers and BlackRock. In 2009, BlackRock merged with Barclays Global Investors, including the iShares exchange traded funds business. The combined firm operates under the BlackRock name and has retained the iShares brand. BIM-UK manages a family of mutual funds and acts as sub-advisor to other mutual and pension funds. They also offer alternative investments and managed accounts for individual and institutional clients.

Ridgeway Partners LLC is an advisory firm that specializes in executive search, board appointments, and succession planning for a select group of multi-sector, domestic, and international companies. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company has a team across the United States, Europe, and Asia, as well as strategic alliances and research support around the world. Ridgeway Partners has placed over 400 leaders with a completion rate of 98.5% and diverse placements of 52% last year. The company's process includes kickoff, calibration, execution, referencing, negotiation, and onboarding & closeout. Ridgeway Partners serves various industries, including asset & wealth management, banking & capital markets, fintech, private equity, technology, energy/utilities, consumer/retail, insurance, real estate, and professional services.

GCA Altium Ltd. /Private Equity/ (GCA Altium) is a private equity arm of GCA Altium Ltd founded in 1996. The firm is headquartered in London.

Part of Lloyds Banking Group Plc, Hill Samuel & Co. Ltd. is a merchant bank. The company is based in London, UK.

Portland Place Capital Ltd. provides financial services. The private company is based in London, UK.

EPIC Private Equity Ltd. (EPIC Private Equity) is a private equity subsidiary of EPIC Investment Partners LLP founded in 2001 by Giles Robert Brand and Hiren Patel. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Rexam AB manufactures containers and packaging materials. It also owns patents relating to oxygen-scavenging technology. The company is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden.

Part of abrdn Plc, Standard Life Investments (Holdings) Ltd. is a British company that provides asset management services. The company is based in Lothian, UK.

Part of Teneo Holdings LLC, Ridgeway Partners Holdings Ltd. is a 25-person executive search firm with offices in multiple locations. The company is based in London, UK. Ridgeway Partners differentiates itself with its creativity, tenacity, responsiveness, and unparalleled track record of success. The British company has built long-standing relationships with its clients because of its exclusivity, responsiveness, discretion, and track record of success. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in executive search, board appointments, and succession planning for a select group of multi-sector, domestic and international companies. Ridgeway Partners was acquired by Teneo Holdings LLC on January 04, 2021.

Grosvenor International Fund Management Ltd. provides property investment and management services. The company was founded on July 4, 2003 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Grosvenor Ltd. operates as a holding company. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The Shaw Trust Ltd. provides employment opportunities, skills development training and health with well-being services. It operates charitable social enterprises, retail shops and work alongside Shaw Education Trust, which runs a diverse chain of academy schools. The firm's services include employment, skills and apprenticeships, justice, mental health and wellbeing provision, and community-led-social enterprise projects. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Bristol, the United Kingdom.

Prospects Group 2011 Ltd. is a social purpose organization that aims to challenge inequality and break down barriers to enable social mobility. The private company is based in Bromley, UK, and were founded in 1995. The British company believes in fairness, equality, and opportunity for all, and work towards building a future where rewarding employment is accessible to everyone. The company provides various services such as children and family services, learning and skills programs, and holistic employment support programs. Nick Bell has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Prospects Services Ltd. provides educational support services. The firm offers education, recruitment, employment, social care, prospects mutual's and youth support services. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Bromley, the United Kingdom.

World Animal Protection is an organization that works to end factory farming and wildlife exploitation. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The British company exposes cruel systems, promote animal-friendly alternatives, and influence policy change. The organization has been active for over 70 years and works across almost 50 countries with offices in 12. The company prioritizes animals in farming and wild animals exploited for use in entertainment, as pets, and in fashion. World Animal Protection seeks to create a world where animal welfare matters, and animal cruelty has ended. The company holds consultative status at the Council of Europe and collaborate with national governments and the United Nations. The company was founded in 1950. The CEO is Steve McIvor.

Part of Houlihan Lokey, Inc., GCA Altium Ltd. is a brokerage services provider. The company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded by Michael James Hough. Philip Adams has been the CEO of the company since 1996. GCA Altium was acquired by GCA Corp. (Japan), part of Houlihan Lokey, Inc. from September 27, 2021 on July 31, 2016 for $110.25 million.

Part of Smith & Williamson Holdings Ltd., Smith & Williamson Services Ltd. is a British company that provides accounting, auditing, and tax preparation services. The company is based in London, UK.

MBIA UK Insurance Ltd. provides financial guarantees and investment management services. The company was founded on March 22, 2002 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Smith & Williamson Holdings Ltd. provides financial advisory services for private individuals, corporations, and non-profit organizations. It offers personal financial planning, private client tax, personal insolvency, assurance and accounting, business tax, pensions and employee benefits, restructuring and recovery, transaction and valuation, and other related services. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Schroder Exempt Property Unit Trust operates as a property unit trust. It helps investors in the capital and income growth through investment in commercial property. The company is headquartered in London, UK.

Part of Smith & Williamson Holdings Ltd., Evelyn Partners Investment Services Ltd. is a leading integrated wealth management and professional services group based in London, UK. Evelyn Partners' experts provide professional advice to help clients structure their finances tax-efficiently and use available tax allowances. The British company also offers transformation and optimization services to enhance profit, strategy, and performance. The company specializes in wealth, accountancy, and business advisory services and has been in operation since 1836. The company was founded in 1970. The CEO is Christopher Kevin Woodhouse.

Part of Smith & Williamson Holdings Ltd., NCL Investments Ltd. is a British company that provides financial advisory and stock broking services. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 1985.

Part of Goldring Family Trust, Smith & Williamson Financial Services Ltd. is a British company that provides financial intermediation services. The company is based in London, UK. Founded in 1995.

Capital Safety Group Ltd. designs and markets height safety and fall protection equipment. The firm develops and markets height safety equipment including harnesses, lanyards, anchors, horizontal systems, vertical lifelines, bloks, survival kits, flexiguards, guardrail systems, and netting solutions. The company was founded on September 8, 2005 and is headquartered in Redditch, the United Kingdom.

Intermediate Capital Group Plc (Private Equity) (ICG) is a private equity division of Intermediate Capital Group Plc founded in 1989. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

SVG Capital Plc is a private group based in the UK. The British company is led by The Goldman Sachs Group Inc and Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board.

Capital Safety Ltd. designs and manufactures height safety and fall protection equipment. Its products include harness, lanyards, anchors, horizontal lifelines, vertical lifelines, SRLS blocks, and descent equipment, access, passive and netting solutions. The company's products are used in various industries such as oil and gas, construction, transportation, utilities and wind energy sectors. Capital Safety was founded in 1998 and is located in Milton Keynes, GB

Charter International Plc provides engineering services. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Santry, Ireland.