Bill Thomas
Chairman at SPIRENT COMMUNICATIONS PLC
Profile
William Gennydd Thomas is currently the Non-Executive Chairman at Spirent Communications Plc, Chairman at Node 4 Ltd., Chairman at The Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity, Chairman at Jungle Creations Ltd., Director at Leeds University Business School, Director at The Co-Operative Bank Holdings Ltd., Director at The Co-Operative Bank Finance Plc, Council Member at Cranfield School of Management, and Partner at Hopton Estates Ltd.
In the past, Sir Thomas served as the Non-Executive Chairman at Clarkson Plc, Independent Non-Executive Director at Xchanging Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Director at Balfour Beatty Plc, Non-Executive Director at GFI SAS, Non-Executive Director at VFS Global Services Plc, Independent Non-Executive Director at The Co-operative Bank Plc, EVP-Europe, Middle East & African Region at Electronic Data Systems Corp., Regional Vice President at EntServ UK Ltd., Senior Vice President at Hewlett - Packard Ltd., Regional Vice President at EDS Ireland Ltd., and Executive Vice President at Eds Plc.
Sir Thomas obtained a graduate degree from Brunel University, an undergraduate degree from the University of Leeds, and an MBA from Cranfield School of Management.
Bill Thomas active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| CO-OPERATIVE BANK PLC | Director/Board Member | 28/10/2013 |
| SPIRENT COMMUNICATIONS PLC | Chairman | 19/05/2017 |
The Co-Operative Bank Finance Plc
 The Co-Operative Bank Finance Plc Regional BanksFinance Part of The Co-Operative Bank Holdings Ltd., The Co-Operative Bank Finance Plc is a British company that provides personal banking services including current accounts, credit cards, online and mobile banking, personal loans, savings, and more. The private company is based in Manchester, UK. Checking eligibility for a loan does not affect credit score. Founded in 2018, The Co-Operative Bank Finance offers commercial banking services and allows customers to apply for credit cards and loans online, with options for everyday purchases, balance transfers, and rewards. | Director/Board Member | 01/02/2019 |
Node 4 Ltd.
 Node 4 Ltd. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Node 4 Ltd. engages in the provision of collocation, connectivity and communication solutions. It offers security, data center hosting, cloud services, data services, and professional and managed services. The company was founded by Andrew Paul Gilbert in 2004 and is headquartered in Derby, the United Kingdom. | Chairman | - |
The Co-operative Bank Holdings Ltd.
 The Co-operative Bank Holdings Ltd. Regional BanksFinance The Co-operative Bank Holdings Ltd. engages in the financial services business. It operates as the holding company of The Co-operative Bank Plc which provides banking products and services to retail and small and medium-sized enterprises customers. The company was founded on November 8, 1872 and is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 01/09/2017 |
| Cranfield School of Management | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Hopton Estates Ltd. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity
 The Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity is the principal charity of the Royal Navy, based in Portsmouth, UK. The charity receives over 2,000 requests for help each year and exists to support sailors, marines, and their families for life. Serving in the Royal Navy or Royal Marines represents an enduring commitment to protecting the island nation, which is not without sacrifice. The charity helps to keep supporting its beneficiaries who can find themselves in a uniquely difficult and dangerous environment facing extended periods of time separated from loved ones, often with very little opportunity for communication. Adrian Bell has been the CEO of the British company since 2018. | Chairman | - |
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Training of Bill Thomas
| Brunel University | Graduate Degree |
| University of Leeds | Undergraduate Degree |
| Cranfield School of Management | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
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| SPIRENT COMMUNICATIONS PLC | Electronic Technology |
| BALFOUR BEATTY PLC | Industrial Services |
| CLARKSON PLC | Transportation |
| Private companies | 15 |
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Electronic Data Systems Corp.
 Electronic Data Systems Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services EDS provides a broad portfolio of business and technology solutions to help its clients worldwide improve their business performance. EDS’ core portfolio comprises information-technology, applications and business process services, as well as information-technology transformation services. EDS’ A.T. Kearney subsidiary is one of the world’s leading high-value management consultancies | Technology Services |
Xchanging Ltd.
 Xchanging Ltd. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Xchanging Ltd. provides business processing, technology and procurement services to the insurance and financial markets. It business processing services include policy administration, claims services, broking services, workers compensation claims processing services, securities processing services, investment account administration, fund administration and portfolio management, offshore services and human resources. The firm also offers technology services include application development and maintenance services, enterprise solutions, infrastructure services and insurance software. The company was founded by David W. Andrews in 1999 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
The Co-operative Bank Plc
 The Co-operative Bank Plc Major BanksFinance The Co-operative Bank Plc engages in the provision of personal banking services. It offers current accounts, mortgages, savings accounts, credit cards, loans and insurance products. The firm also provides online and mobile banking services. The company was founded on November 8, 1872 and is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
Entserv UK Ltd.
 Entserv UK Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Entserv UK Ltd. provides systems integration and other technology services. The firm's products include enterprise software systems & networking, hardware installation and Web-based information systems. It also provides business process outsourcing services to both public and private sector clients. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Berkeley Square, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
Hewlett - Packard Ltd.
 Hewlett - Packard Ltd. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Hewlett-Packard Ltd. manufactures and sells computer related products. It sells span IT infrastructure, personal computing and access devices, servers, storage systems, and management software for consumers, enterprises, and businesses. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Bracknell, UK. | Electronic Technology |
EDS Ireland Ltd.
 EDS Ireland Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services EDS Ireland Ltd. provides consultancy service for the design, development and production of advanced electronic products and systems. Its consultancy services include technical, project management and design control services. The firm also provides IP products including baseband processors, FEC codecs, RF & microwave modules. It also provides modular designing services. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Newry, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Node 4 Ltd.
Node 4 Ltd. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Node 4 Ltd. engages in the provision of collocation, connectivity and communication solutions. It offers security, data center hosting, cloud services, data services, and professional and managed services. The company was founded by Andrew Paul Gilbert in 2004 and is headquartered in Derby, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
The Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity
The Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity is the principal charity of the Royal Navy, based in Portsmouth, UK. The charity receives over 2,000 requests for help each year and exists to support sailors, marines, and their families for life. Serving in the Royal Navy or Royal Marines represents an enduring commitment to protecting the island nation, which is not without sacrifice. The charity helps to keep supporting its beneficiaries who can find themselves in a uniquely difficult and dangerous environment facing extended periods of time separated from loved ones, often with very little opportunity for communication. Adrian Bell has been the CEO of the British company since 2018. | Commercial Services |
VFS Global Services Plc
 VFS Global Services Plc Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services VFS Global Services Plc provides business support services. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
| Hopton Estates Ltd. | |
| Eds Plc | |
The Co-operative Bank Holdings Ltd.
The Co-operative Bank Holdings Ltd. Regional BanksFinance The Co-operative Bank Holdings Ltd. engages in the financial services business. It operates as the holding company of The Co-operative Bank Plc which provides banking products and services to retail and small and medium-sized enterprises customers. The company was founded on November 8, 1872 and is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
Jungle Creations Ltd.
 Jungle Creations Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Jungle Creations Ltd. operates as digital media company. It operates channels including VT, twisted and nailed. The firm services include junglestreaming, junglesocial, jungleevents, jungleinflunce, jungletreehouse and junglespotlight. The company was founded by Jamie Bolding on July 14, 2014 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
The Co-Operative Bank Finance Plc
The Co-Operative Bank Finance Plc Regional BanksFinance Part of The Co-Operative Bank Holdings Ltd., The Co-Operative Bank Finance Plc is a British company that provides personal banking services including current accounts, credit cards, online and mobile banking, personal loans, savings, and more. The private company is based in Manchester, UK. Checking eligibility for a loan does not affect credit score. Founded in 2018, The Co-Operative Bank Finance offers commercial banking services and allows customers to apply for credit cards and loans online, with options for everyday purchases, balance transfers, and rewards. | Finance |
GFI SAS
 GFI SAS Financial ConglomeratesFinance GFI SAS engages in trusts, funds, and similar financial entities. The company is based in France. | Finance |
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