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Neil Johnson
Chairman at
DIALIGHT PLC
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Neil Anthony Johnson is currently Group Non-Executive Chairman at QinetiQ Group plc since 2019.
He is Group Executive Chairman at Dialight Plc starting in 2023.
He serves as Deputy Chairman & Senior Independent Director at Business Growth Fund Ltd. He is Chairman of Motability Finance Ltd. since 2002.
He holds the positions of Non-Executive Senior Independent Director at BGF Group Plc, Director at Hotter Mipco Ltd., Vice President at Hornby America, Inc., and Trustee & Council Member at National Army Museum Trading Ltd. Former roles include Chief Executive Officer at RAC Holding, Inc. from 1995 to 1999.
Non-Executive Chairman at Unbound Group Plc from 2022 to 2023.
Chairman at Centaur Media Plc from 2018 to 2019.
Non-Executive Chairman at Motability Operations Group Plc from 2008 to 2019.
Non-Executive Chairman at Synthomer Plc from 2015 to 2020.
Non-Executive Chairman at Tenon Group Plc.
Chairman at Umeco Ltd. in 2012.
Non-Executive Chairman at Hornby Ltd. from 2010 to 2013.
Non-Executive Chairman at Masternaut Holdings Ltd. from 2001 to 2010.
Chairman at Teledyne e2v Ltd. Non-Executive Chairman at Hostmore Plc from 2021 to 2022.
Non-Executive Director at AHL Anglia Ltd. Director at EEF Ltd. Director at Old World Ltd. from 2001 to 2010.
Director at Teledyne e2v Ltd. Director at Electra Group Ltd. Director at Galaxy Bidco Ltd. and Galaxy Topco Ltd. from 2018 to 2019.
Director at Galaxy Midco Ltd., Electra General Partner Number One Ltd., C1 International Consulting Ltd., and Electra Investments Ltd. since 2019.
Sales & Marketing Director at Ford JL Ltd. Independent Member at Metropolitan Police Authority in 2012.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
QINETIQ GROUP PLC 0.02% | 31/03/2026 | 1,00,000 ( 0.02% ) | 678 693 $ | 31/05/2026 |
DIALIGHT PLC 0.29% | 26/06/2026 | 1,16,823 ( 0.29% ) | 622 012 $ | 31/05/2026 |
Neil Johnson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| QINETIQ GROUP PLC | Chairman | 24/07/2019 |
| DIALIGHT PLC | Chairman | 17/05/2023 |
Business Growth Fund Ltd
 Business Growth Fund Ltd Investment ManagersFinance Business Growth Fund Invests in companies located in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of acquisitions, internationalisation, technology, data and AI sectors. It provides financing for growth and early stage capital requirement with an investment size of GBP 3 - 30 million. It act as a minority investor and makes follow-on investments. | Chairman | - |
Hotter Mipco Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
BGF Group Plc
 BGF Group Plc Investment ManagersFinance Invests in SMEs | Director/Board Member | - |
Motability Finance Ltd. | Chairman | 01/01/2002 |
Hornby America, Inc.
 Hornby America, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales & distributes toys and hobby goods | Corporate Officer/Principal | 27/09/2010 |
Former positions of Neil Johnson
| Companies | Position | End |
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| UNBOUND GROUP PLC | Chairman | 27/07/2023 |
| HOSTMORE PLC | Chairman | 27/05/2022 |
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Experiences
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
55
1st degree connections
30
1st degree companies
Male
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 30 |
|---|---|
Unbound Group Plc
 Unbound Group Plc Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Private Equity Fund | Miscellaneous |
Centaur Media Plc
 Centaur Media Plc Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Provides business information publishing and events management services | Consumer Services |
QinetiQ Group plc
 QinetiQ Group plc Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Provides technology development and consultancy services to the defense, security and related markets | Electronic Technology |
Motability Operations Group Plc
 Motability Operations Group Plc Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides wheelchairs and vehicles leasing services for disabled people | Finance |
Synthomer Plc
 Synthomer Plc Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Develops and markets polymers | Process Industries |
AHL Anglia Ltd.
 AHL Anglia Ltd. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Operates as a holding company with the interests in vehicle logistic services | Transportation |
Dialight Plc
 Dialight Plc Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Operates as a holding company through its subsidiaries develops, manufactures and supplies LED lighting solutions and signals & components | Producer Manufacturing |
Tenon Group Plc
 Tenon Group Plc Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides accounting services | Commercial Services |
Umeco Ltd.
 Umeco Ltd. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures aerospace, defense and automotive composite materials | Electronic Technology |
Hornby Plc
 Hornby Plc Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Develops, manufactures and distributes hobby & interactive home entertainment products | Consumer Durables |
Masternaut Holdings Ltd.
 Masternaut Holdings Ltd. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides fleet tracking and telematics services | Communications |
EEF Ltd.
 EEF Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates a trade association for engineering and manufacturing industries | Commercial Services |
Old World Ltd.
 Old World Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telematics services and supplier Internet-based fleet management solutions | Communications |
Teledyne e2v Ltd.
 Teledyne e2v Ltd. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures and develops semiconductors, electronic components and sub-systems | Electronic Technology |
RAC Holding, Inc.
 RAC Holding, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Offers used car sales, rentals auto service repair and maintenance services | Retail Trade |
Ford JL Ltd.
 Ford JL Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes automobiles equipment | Distribution Services |
Hornby America, Inc.
Hornby America, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales & distributes toys and hobby goods | Distribution Services |
Electra Group Ltd. | |
Electra Investments Ltd.
 Electra Investments Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business support services | Commercial Services |
Metropolitan Police Authority
 Metropolitan Police Authority General GovernmentGovernment Provides security services | Government |
Business Growth Fund Ltd
Business Growth Fund Ltd Investment ManagersFinance Business Growth Fund Invests in companies located in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of acquisitions, internationalisation, technology, data and AI sectors. It provides financing for growth and early stage capital requirement with an investment size of GBP 3 - 30 million. It act as a minority investor and makes follow-on investments. | Finance |
Motability Finance Ltd. | |
Galaxy Bidco Ltd.
 Galaxy Bidco Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Functions as a financing subsidiary/special purpose entity | Finance |
Galaxy Topco Ltd.
 Galaxy Topco Ltd. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and sells footwear | Consumer Non-Durables |
Galaxy Midco Ltd.
 Galaxy Midco Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
BGF Group Plc
BGF Group Plc Investment ManagersFinance Invests in SMEs | Finance |
Electra General Partner Number One Ltd.
 Electra General Partner Number One Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides fund management services | Finance |
Hostmore Plc
 Hostmore Plc RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates restaurants | Consumer Services |
Hotter Mipco Ltd. | |
C1 International Consulting Ltd. |
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