Ian Houghton
General Counsel at WH SMITH PLC
Profile
Ian Houghton has held various secretary and director positions in multiple companies, including WH Smith Plc, WH Smith Hospitals Holdings Ltd., Modelzone Ltd., WH Smith Retail Holdings Ltd., WH Smith Promotions Ltd., WH Smith Travel Holdings Ltd., WH Smith Hospitals Ltd., WH Smith 1955 Ltd., funkypigeon.com Ltd, WH Smith High Street Ltd., WH Smith Travel Ltd., Books & Stationers Ltd., The SQL Workshop Ltd., WH Smith Travel 2008 Ltd., WH Smith High Street Holdings Ltd., Card Market Ltd., WH Smith US Group Holdings Ltd., WH Smith US Retail Holdings Ltd., and The Card Gallery (UK) Ltd.
Ian Houghton active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| WH SMITH PLC | General Counsel | 1998-08-31 |
Books & Stationers Ltd.
 Books & Stationers Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Founded in 2011, Books & Stationers Ltd. is a British retail company that sells newspapers and stationery products. Part of WH Smith Plc, the company is based in Swindon, UK. | Director/Board Member | 2011-02-02 |
WH Smith US Group Holdings Ltd.
 WH Smith US Group Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WH Smith Plc, WH Smith US Group Holdings Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in Swindon, UK and was founded in 2018. | Director/Board Member | 2018-09-30 |
WH Smith Travel 2008 Ltd.
 WH Smith Travel 2008 Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WH Smith Plc, WH Smith Travel 2008 Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The company is based in Wiltshire, UK and was founded in 2008. | Director/Board Member | 2008-08-06 |
The SQL Workshop Ltd.
 The SQL Workshop Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of WH Smith Plc, The SQL Workshop Ltd. is a British company that retails pens, pencils, refills, and other stationery products online. The company is based in Tiverton, UK. Founded in 1992. The SQL Workshop was acquired by WH Smith Plc on January 31, 2018. | Director/Board Member | 2017-12-12 |
The Card Gallery (UK) Ltd.
 The Card Gallery (UK) Ltd. Consumer SundriesConsumer Non-Durables The Card Gallery (UK) Ltd. provides greeting cards. The company was founded by Lisa Forde in 2004 and is headquartered in Bridgnorth, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 2019-07-03 |
Card Market Ltd.
 Card Market Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of WH Smith Plc, Card Market Ltd. is a British company that retails greeting cards, gifts, and gift wraps. The company is based in Swindon, UK and was founded in 2014. | Director/Board Member | 2014-03-24 |
WH Smith High Street Holdings Ltd.
 WH Smith High Street Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WH Smith Plc, WH Smith High Street Holdings Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in Swindon, UK and was founded in 2008. | Director/Board Member | 2008-06-29 |
WH Smith Hospitals Holdings Ltd.
 WH Smith Hospitals Holdings Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of WH Smith Plc, WH Smith Hospitals Holdings Ltd. is a holding British company with interest in trading 72 retail news units and 8 coffee shops in 62 hospitals. The company is based in Swindon, UK. The company was founded in 1999. WH Smith Hospitals Holdings was acquired by WH Smith Plc on March 19, 2008 for $38.41 million. | Director/Board Member | 2008-03-17 |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| WH SMITH PLC | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 18 |
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Modelzone Ltd.
 Modelzone Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Modelzone Ltd. retails models including cars and characters on-line and in stores. The company was founded on August 6, 2013 and is headquartered in Swindon, the United Kingdom. | Retail Trade |
WH Smith Hospitals Ltd.
 WH Smith Hospitals Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade WH Smith Hospitals Ltd. engages in the operation of convenience stores and coffee shops in hospitals. The company is headquartered in Swindon, the United Kingdom. | Retail Trade |
WH Smith Retail Holdings Ltd.
 WH Smith Retail Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WH Smith Plc, WH Smith Retail Holdings Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in Swindon, UK and was founded in 1949. | Finance |
WH Smith 1955 Ltd.
 WH Smith 1955 Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WH Smith Plc, WH Smith 1955 Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in Swindon, UK and was founded in 1955. | Finance |
WH Smith Promotions Ltd.
 WH Smith Promotions Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Founded in 1989, WH Smith Promotions Ltd. is a subsidiary of WH Smith Plc that retails newspapers and stationery products. The company is based in Swindon, UK. | Retail Trade |
funkypigeon.com Ltd
 funkypigeon.com Ltd Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of WH Smith Plc, Funky Pigeon is a British UK-based company founded in 2007. The company specializes in providing unique greeting cards and gifts online. Customers can find cards for all occasions and gifts for all tastes, and personalize them to make them special. | Retail Trade |
WH Smith Travel Holdings Ltd.
 WH Smith Travel Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WH Smith Plc, WH Smith Travel Holdings Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in Swindon, UK. | Finance |
WH Smith High Street Ltd.
 WH Smith High Street Ltd. RestaurantsConsumer Services Part of WH Smith Plc, WH Smith High Street Ltd. is a British company that offers top deals on gifts and treats through the funky pigeon sale. The company is based in Swindon, UK. The company provides a wide range of presents, chocolate, and personalized gifts. Carl David Cowling has been the CEO of the company since 2014. | Consumer Services |
WH Smith Travel Ltd.
 WH Smith Travel Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of WH Smith Plc, WH Smith Travel Ltd. is a British company that operates retail and online business stores. The company is based in Swindon, UK. | Retail Trade |
Books & Stationers Ltd.
Books & Stationers Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Founded in 2011, Books & Stationers Ltd. is a British retail company that sells newspapers and stationery products. Part of WH Smith Plc, the company is based in Swindon, UK. | Retail Trade |
WH Smith Hospitals Holdings Ltd.
WH Smith Hospitals Holdings Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of WH Smith Plc, WH Smith Hospitals Holdings Ltd. is a holding British company with interest in trading 72 retail news units and 8 coffee shops in 62 hospitals. The company is based in Swindon, UK. The company was founded in 1999. WH Smith Hospitals Holdings was acquired by WH Smith Plc on March 19, 2008 for $38.41 million. | Retail Trade |
WH Smith High Street Holdings Ltd.
WH Smith High Street Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WH Smith Plc, WH Smith High Street Holdings Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in Swindon, UK and was founded in 2008. | Finance |
Card Market Ltd.
Card Market Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of WH Smith Plc, Card Market Ltd. is a British company that retails greeting cards, gifts, and gift wraps. The company is based in Swindon, UK and was founded in 2014. | Retail Trade |
The Card Gallery (UK) Ltd.
The Card Gallery (UK) Ltd. Consumer SundriesConsumer Non-Durables The Card Gallery (UK) Ltd. provides greeting cards. The company was founded by Lisa Forde in 2004 and is headquartered in Bridgnorth, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Non-Durables |
The SQL Workshop Ltd.
The SQL Workshop Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of WH Smith Plc, The SQL Workshop Ltd. is a British company that retails pens, pencils, refills, and other stationery products online. The company is based in Tiverton, UK. Founded in 1992. The SQL Workshop was acquired by WH Smith Plc on January 31, 2018. | Distribution Services |
WH Smith Travel 2008 Ltd.
WH Smith Travel 2008 Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WH Smith Plc, WH Smith Travel 2008 Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The company is based in Wiltshire, UK and was founded in 2008. | Finance |
WH Smith US Group Holdings Ltd.
WH Smith US Group Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WH Smith Plc, WH Smith US Group Holdings Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in Swindon, UK and was founded in 2018. | Finance |
WH Smith US Retail Holdings Ltd.
 WH Smith US Retail Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of WH Smith Plc, WH Smith US Retail Holdings Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in Swindon, UK and was founded in 2018. | Finance |
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