Paul Lester
Chairman at ESSENTRA PLC
Net worth: 71 969 $ as of 30/04/2024
Network origin in Paul Lester first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
31
| Public Company | Industrial Specialties | 31 |
20
| Holding Company | Financial Conglomerates | 20 |
HM Treasury
 HM Treasury General GovernmentGovernment HM Treasury is a British government economic and finance ministry. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
18
| Government | General Government | 18 |
| Public Company | Construction Materials | 8 | |
Readypower Rail Services Ltd.
 Readypower Rail Services Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Readypower Rail Services Ltd. provides rail infrastructure solutions. It offers plant hire, plant operational scheme services, and specialist civil engineering solutions. The company is headquartered in Wokingham, the United Kingdom.
7
| Subsidiary | Engineering & Construction | 7 |
Knight Square Ltd.
 Knight Square Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Knight Square Ltd. engages in the provision of property services. The firm owns and operates FirstPort and Appello. The company was founded on January 26, 2012 and is headquartered in New Milton, the United Kingdom.
7
| Holding Company | Real Estate Development | 7 |
| Public Company | Engineering & Construction | 6 | |
Appello Holdings Ltd.
 Appello Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Epiris Secondary LP, Inc., Appello Holdings Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The company is based in New Milton, UK. Appello Holdings was founded in 2019.
6
| Subsidiary | Financial Conglomerates | 6 |
L3Harris Technologies UK Ltd.
 L3Harris Technologies UK Ltd. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Founded in 2017, L3Harris Technologies UK Ltd. is a company that manufactures communication and electronic systems and products for use on military and commercial platforms. Part of L3Harris Technologies, Inc., the company is based in London, UK.
6
| Subsidiary | Aerospace & Defense | 6 |
Drive Topco Ltd.
 Drive Topco Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Equistone Partners Europe Ltd., Drive Topco Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in New Milton, UK.
5
| Subsidiary | Financial Conglomerates | 5 |
telent Ltd.
 telent Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services telent Ltd. provides network and communications services. Its services include network planning, installation and maintenance, as well as network construction and management. The firm serves the telecommunications, transport, utilities and emergency services industries. The company was founded on September 27, 1900 and is headquartered in Warwick, the United Kingdom.
5
| Subsidiary | Engineering & Construction | 5 |
Readypower Rail Services Finance Ltd.
 Readypower Rail Services Finance Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Part of Primary Capital Partners LLP, Readypower Rail Services Finance Ltd. operates as a holding British company that provides railway construction services through its subsidiaries. The company is based in Wokingham, UK.
4
| Subsidiary | Engineering & Construction | 4 |
Ingenuity Holdings Ltd.
 Ingenuity Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of The Consulting Consortium Holdings Ltd., Ingenuity Holdings Ltd. is a British company that provides financial intermediation services. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2015.
4
| Subsidiary | Financial Conglomerates | 4 |
The Marley Group PLC
 The Marley Group PLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services The Marley Group specializes in the manufacture and supply of pitched roof systems to the construction market. Its product offering includes concrete and clay roof tiles, roof fittings, timber battens, roof-integrated solar panels and roofing accessories. The company is headquartered in Burton-on-Trent, the United Kingdom.
4
| Subsidiary | Wholesale Distributors | 4 |
Funeral Partners Ltd.
 Funeral Partners Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Funeral Partners Ltd. engages in the provision of funeral plans. It arranges funerals. The company was founded by Phillip Greenfield in 2007 and is headquartered in Hare Hatch, the United Kingdom.
2
| Subsidiary | Other Consumer Services | 2 |
| Private Eq Fd/Alt Invt | Investment Managers | 2 | |
Marley Ltd.
 Marley Ltd. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Marley Ltd. engages in the manufacture of roofing products. It offers base layers, roof covering, accessories, and timber decking. The company was founded by Owen Aisher in 1924 and is headquartered in Burton-on-Trent, the United Kingdom.
2
| Subsidiary | Construction Materials | 2 |
Readypower Rail Services Group Ltd.
 Readypower Rail Services Group Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Part of Primary Capital Partners LLP, Readypower Rail Services Group Ltd. is a British company that specializes in rail machinery and civil engineering solutions for rail projects. The company is based in Wokingham, UK. The company's services include plant hire, POS, and specialist civil engineering solutions. The CEO of the company is Russell George Jack.
2
| Subsidiary | Other Transportation | 2 |
Knight Midco Ltd.
 Knight Midco Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Part of Knight Square Holdings Ltd., Knight Midco Ltd. is a British company that provides residential property services. The company is based in New Milton, UK and was founded in 2012.
1
| Subsidiary | Real Estate Development | 1 |
CBRE Managed Services Ltd.
 CBRE Managed Services Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Part of CBRE Group, Inc., CBRE Managed Services Ltd. is a British company that provides building technical engineering services. The company is based in London, UK. The company was founded in 1984. CBRE Managed Services was acquired by CBRE Group, Inc. on December 23, 2013 for $479.17 million.
1
| Subsidiary | Engineering & Construction | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Paul Lester via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Epiris Managers LLP
 Epiris Managers LLP Investment ManagersFinance Epiris Managers LLP (Epiris) is a private equity firm founded in 1976. The firm is headquartered in London. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
| STANDARD CHARTERED PLC | Major Banks | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| CENTRICA PLC | Gas Distributors | Director of Finance/CFO Sales & Marketing | |
| Financial Services Authority | General Government | Chief Executive Officer Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Standard Chartered Bank Ltd.
 Standard Chartered Bank Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Standard Chartered Bank Ltd. provides commercial and financial banking services. The firm offers credit cards, personal loans, mortgages, deposit taking and wealth management services to individuals and small to medium sized enterprises. It provides trade, finance, cash management, lending, securities services, foreign exchange, debt capital markets, and corporate finance services to corporate and institutional clients. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Regional Banks | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| CPPGROUP PLC | Property/Casualty Insurance | Director/Board Member | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| TATE & LYLE PLC | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| DCC PLC | Gas Distributors | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| VISTRY GROUP PLC | Homebuilding | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| KIER GROUP PLC | Engineering & Construction | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Bank of England | General Government | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Imperial College London | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
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 | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree | |
Firstport Retirement Property Services Ltd.
 Firstport Retirement Property Services Ltd. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Firstport Retirement Property Services Ltd. provides retirement properties management service. Its services include independent living, assisted living, gardening, cleaning, and facilities management. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in New Milton, the United Kingdom. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
August Equity LLP
 August Equity LLP Investment ManagersFinance August Equity LLP (August Equity) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by Richard James Green, Tim J. Clarke and Ian D. Grant. The firm is headquartered in London. | Investment Managers | Director of Investments President | |
Etex (Exteriors) UK Ltd.
 Etex (Exteriors) UK Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Etex (Exteriors) UK Ltd. provides slates and profiled sheets to the construction industry. Its products include rivendale, birkdale, garsdale, and thrutone. The company was founded on September 6, 1950 and is headquartered in Burton-on-Trent, the United Kingdom. | Engineering & Construction | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
TP ICAP Finance Plc
 TP ICAP Finance Plc Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance TP ICAP Finance Plc operates as an intermediary in wholesale financial markets facilitating the trading activities of its clients, in particular commercial and investment banks. It provides voice, hybrid and electronic broking, volume matching, algorithmic matching and risk mitigation platforms. The company's products include volatility, rates, non banking, treasury, energy and commodities, credit and equities. TP ICAP was founded on May 5, 2006 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Funeral Services Partnership Ltd.
 Funeral Services Partnership Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Funeral Services Partnership Ltd. provides funeral services. Its services include funeral planning and funeral arranging. The company was founded by Phillip Lee Richard Greenfield in April 2007 and is headquartered in Reading, the United Kingdom. | Other Consumer Services | Founder Director/Board Member | |
L. M. Funerals Ltd.
 L. M. Funerals Ltd. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services L. M. Funerals Ltd. provides funeral and investment services. The company was founded on February 21, 1995 and is headquartered in Nottingham, the United Kingdom. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Thames Valley Housing Association Ltd.
 Thames Valley Housing Association Ltd. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Thames Valley Housing Association Ltd. operates as a medium-sized housing association. It owns and manages loan of homes in London, Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Wiltshire, and Sussex. It administers homes in the South East of England including rent, shared ownership and NHS Trusts. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Twickenham, the United Kingdom. | Services to the Health Industry | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Eternit UK Ltd.
 Eternit UK Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Founded in 1926, Eternit UK Ltd. is a subsidiary of Etex NV and leases and operates real estate properties. The company is based in Royston, UK. | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Telent Technology Services Ltd.
 Telent Technology Services Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services telent Technology Services Ltd. provides network and communications services. It offers broadband routing and switching, broadband access, and network equipment. The company is headquartered in Warwick, the United Kingdom. | Information Technology Services | Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
Etex (U.K.) Ltd.
 Etex (U.K.) Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Etex NV, Etex (U.K.) Ltd. is a British company that provides investment services. The company is based in Sevenoaks, UK. The company was founded in 1926 by Korponai Karen. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
London Stock Exchange Plc
 London Stock Exchange Plc Investment Banks/BrokersFinance London Stock Exchange Plc, operates as a stock exchange. It offers capital market, trading, information, derivatives, studio, regulatory, enhanced, connectivity, telephone network, reference and historical data, historic price, corporate action, trade data, valuation data, broker ranking, matching and reconciliation. The company was founded in 1571 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Human Resources Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Firstport Operations PD Ltd.
 Firstport Operations PD Ltd. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Part of Flamingo Lux I SARL, Firstport Operations PD Ltd. is a British company that invests in residential real estate properties. The company is based in New Milton, UK and was founded in 2007. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Centrepoint Soho
 Centrepoint Soho Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Centrepoint Soho Ltd. provides housing and support services for homeless people. The company was founded by Kenneth Leech in December 1969 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman | |
Chamonix Private Equity LLP
 Chamonix Private Equity LLP Investment ManagersFinance Chamonix Private Equity LLP (Chamonix Private Equity) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Jane Louise Douglas Crawford and Christopher Thomas Edge. The firm is headquartered in Burnham. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Director/Board Member | |
| Thames Valley Charitable Housing Association Ltd. | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | ||
| Arcadium Capital Partners LLP | Director/Board Member | ||
The Consulting Consortium Ltd.
 The Consulting Consortium Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Consulting Consortium Ltd. engages in the provision of compliance advisory services. It offers past business reviews, pinpoint streamlined file review, remediation, advisory services, specialist resourcing, and other managed services. The company was founded by Joanne Smith in 2000 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Ltd.
 McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Ltd. develops privately owned retirement properties. The company was founded on June 17, 2008 and is headquartered in Bournemouth, the United kingdom. | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
McCarthy & Stone (Developments) Ltd.
 McCarthy & Stone (Developments) Ltd. HomebuildingConsumer Durables McCarthy & Stone (Developments) Ltd. develops, designs, constructs, sells and manages retirement accommodation services. It provides individual apartments in different developments nationwide. The firm also develops new services for retirement that complement and build on their core property development activity. The company provides their own management and support services in all new developments. Its services take care of estate maintenance and provide support to homeowners across their new developments. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Bournemouth, the United Kingdom. | Homebuilding | Chairman Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
McCarthy & Stone (Extra Care Living) Ltd.
 McCarthy & Stone (Extra Care Living) Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Part of McCarthy & Stone Ltd., McCarthy & Stone (Extra Care Living) Ltd. is a British company that provides real estate services. The company is based in Bournemouth, UK. | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
John Brash & Co., Ltd.
 John Brash & Co., Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services John Brash & Co. Ltd. manufactures graded timber roofing battens, shingles and shakes, scaffold boards, and commercial anti-slip decking. It services the roofing, scaffolding, and landscaping sectors. The company is headquartered in Gainsborough, the United Kingdom. | Engineering & Construction | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Mccarthy & Stone (Home Equity Interests) Ltd.
 Mccarthy & Stone (Home Equity Interests) Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Part of McCarthy & Stone Ltd., McCarthy & Stone (Home Equity Interests) Ltd. operates retirement apartments. The company is based in Bournemouth, UK. Founded in 2006. | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
McCarthy & Stone Total Care Management Ltd.
 McCarthy & Stone Total Care Management Ltd. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Part of McCarthy & Stone Ltd., McCarthy & Stone Total Care Management Ltd. is a British company that provides property investment and real estate services. The company is based in Bournemouth, UK and was founded in 2009. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
FirstPort Ltd.
 FirstPort Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Firstport Ltd. provides property management services. It offers building insurance, property consulting, rent, and property maintenance services. The company was founded on January 14, 2002 and is headquartered in New Milton, the United Kingdom. | Real Estate Development | Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
Knight Square Holdings Ltd.
 Knight Square Holdings Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Knight Square Holdings Ltd. provides residential property management services. The company is headquartered in New Milton, the United Kingdom. | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Readypower Terrawise Ltd.
 Readypower Terrawise Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Readypower Terrawise operates as civil contractors. It undertakes civil engineering projects specializing in foundations and rail infrastructure. The company is headquartered in Crewe, the United Kingdom. | Engineering & Construction | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Readypower Group Ltd.
 Readypower Group Ltd. RailroadsTransportation Part of Primary Capital Partners LLP, Readypower Group Ltd. is a British company that provides rail and infrastructure services. The company is based in Winnersh, UK. Founded in 2016, Readypower Group specializes in offering services related to rail and infrastructure. | Railroads | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer | |
Force One Ltd.
 Force One Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Part of Angel Trains Ltd., Force One Ltd. is a British UK-based material removal company that specializes in 26t and 32t suction excavators with fully qualified operators. The company is based in March, UK. The company utilizes vacuum excavation technology, which is illustrated in a diagram on their website, to safely and efficiently remove materials. Force One has an image gallery on their website that showcases their machines in full operation and highlights a selection of their projects. The company was founded in 2004 and the CEO is Declan Burke. Force One was acquired by Readypower Rail Services Ltd. on June 02, 2023. | Engineering & Construction | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Drive Midco Ltd.
 Drive Midco Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Founded in 2019, Drive Midco Ltd. is a British company that functions as an investment holding company. Part of Equistone Partners Europe Ltd., the company is based in New Milton, UK. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Drive Bidco Ltd.
 Drive Bidco Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Founded in 2019, Drive Bidco Ltd. is a property management service provider that offers block management services for landlords and RMCs. Part of Equistone Partners Europe Ltd., the company is based in New Milton, UK. Contact them today for trusted property management services. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| United Kingdom | 47 |
| United States | 2 |
| Ireland | 2 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Luxembourg | 2 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 21 |
| Consumer Services | 8 |
| Industrial Services | 6 |
| Commercial Services | 5 |
| Utilities | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 686 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 128 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 110 |
| Chairman | 83 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 56 |
Most connected contacts
| Insiders | |
|---|---|
| Helen Green | 95 |
| Katherine Innes Ker | 39 |
| Clive Fenton | 38 |
| Geeta Nanda | 32 |
| Malcolm McCarthy | 29 |
| Gay Evans | 28 |
| Divya Seshamani | 26 |
| John Carter | 22 |
| Carol Sergeant | 22 |
| Mary Reilly | 22 |
| Richard Henry Meddings | 22 |
| Kathryn Durrant | 19 |
| Jane Elizabeth Vinson | 19 |
| Frank Nelson | 18 |
| Simon John Waugh | 17 |
- Stock Market
- Insiders
- Paul Lester
- Company connections
