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Michael Ward
Director/Board Member at
VISION DEAL HK ACQUISITION CORP.
Profile
Michael Ashley Ward is currently the Chairman of The Walpole Committee Ltd. and a Director at Harrods (UK) Ltd., Harrods Aviation Ltd., Harrods International Ltd., Harrods Property Holdings Ltd., QH Enterprises Ltd., Harrods Property Ltd., Harrods Estates Ltd., European Cultural & Creative Industries Alliance, Harrods Corporate Management Ltd., Harrods Commercial Property Ltd., QH Participations Ltd., QH Partners Ltd., QH Enterprises Holdings Ltd., Harrods Aviation Holdings Ltd., Harrods Beauty Ltd., and Vision Deal HK Acquisition Corp.
He previously worked as a Director at Apax Partners (UK) Ltd. and Croda International Plc.
He was also the Managing Director at Harrods Ltd. and a Member-Management Board at McKesson Europe AG.
Mr. Ward holds an MBA from the University of Bradford.
Michael Ward active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| VISION DEAL HK ACQUISITION CORP. | Director/Board Member | 14/02/2022 |
Harrods (UK) Ltd.
 Harrods (UK) Ltd. Department StoresRetail Trade Engages in investment activities | Director/Board Member | 01/08/2006 |
Harrods Aviation Holdings Ltd.
 Harrods Aviation Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Director/Board Member | 20/06/2014 |
European Cultural & Creative Industries Alliance | Director/Board Member | 01/10/2012 |
Harrods Beauty Ltd.
 Harrods Beauty Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates beauty stores | Director/Board Member | 20/06/2014 |
QH Enterprises Holdings Ltd.
 QH Enterprises Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Director/Board Member | 21/02/2008 |
QH Enterprises Ltd.
 QH Enterprises Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Director/Board Member | 07/11/2006 |
Harrods Commercial Property Ltd.
 Harrods Commercial Property Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Engages in ownership and management of properties & buildings | Director/Board Member | 18/11/2011 |
QH Participations Ltd.
 QH Participations Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Director/Board Member | 21/02/2008 |
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Training of Michael Ward
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
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1st degree connections
23
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 23 |
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Apax Partners (UK) Ltd.
 Apax Partners (UK) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Apax Partners invests in both companies located across the globe. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of technology, service and internet/consumer sectors. It provides buyout and debt stage capital requirements. | Finance |
University of Bradford
 University of Bradford Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
McKesson Europe AG
 McKesson Europe AG Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Provides logistics and services to the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors | Distribution Services |
Croda International Plc
 Croda International Plc Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures and distributes natural based specialty chemicals | Process Industries |
Harrods (UK) Ltd.
Harrods (UK) Ltd. Department StoresRetail Trade Engages in investment activities | Retail Trade |
Harrods Aviation Ltd.
 Harrods Aviation Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Provides fbo services | Transportation |
Harrods Ltd.
 Harrods Ltd. Department StoresRetail Trade Operates department stores | Retail Trade |
Harrods International Ltd.
 Harrods International Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Operates apparel, dry goods, hardware, housewares and grocery stores | Retail Trade |
Harrods Property Holdings Ltd.
 Harrods Property Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Finance |
QH Enterprises Ltd.
QH Enterprises Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Finance |
Harrods Property Ltd.
 Harrods Property Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Engages in managing real estate properties | Finance |
Harrods Estates Ltd.
 Harrods Estates Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides commercial properties leasing services | Finance |
The Walpole Committee Ltd.
 The Walpole Committee Ltd. The private company is based in London, UK. The Walpole Committee Ltd. is the official sector body representing the UK's £81 billion luxury industry, encompassing over 250 British luxury brands across sectors such as fashion, automotive, hospitality, beauty, interiors, craftsmanship, food and drink, culture, media, and yachting. The organization promotes, protects, and develops British luxury businesses by fostering a professional community, providing expert knowledge, and advocating for favorable government policies on taxation, trade, sustainability, intellectual property, skills development, and employment. Walpole organizes around 70 annual events, including the British Luxury Summit and British Luxury Awards, and runs initiatives like the Brands of Tomorrow mentorship program for emerging luxury brands. The organization supports the sector’s economic contributions through high-end tourism, exports, and employment, and focuses on advocacy areas such as intellectual property protection, selective distribution, geographical indication protections, tax and regulatory reform, and workforce training. Membership is exclusive and based on British roots, commercial establishment, turnover, and alignment with Walpole’s mission. Members receive access to proprietary research, sector insights, editorial content, and a daily newsletter on the luxury market. | |
Harrods Group (Holding) Ltd.
 Harrods Group (Holding) Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate services | Finance |
European Cultural & Creative Industries Alliance | |
Harrods Corporate Management Ltd.
 Harrods Corporate Management Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Finance |
Harrods Commercial Property Ltd.
Harrods Commercial Property Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Engages in ownership and management of properties & buildings | Finance |
QH Participations Ltd.
QH Participations Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Finance |
QH Partners Ltd.
 QH Partners Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Finance |
QH Enterprises Holdings Ltd.
QH Enterprises Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Finance |
Harrods Aviation Holdings Ltd.
Harrods Aviation Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Finance |
Harrods Beauty Ltd.
Harrods Beauty Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates beauty stores | Retail Trade |
Vision Deal HK Acquisition Corp.
 Vision Deal HK Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a special purpose acquisition company | Finance |
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