Ruth Kennedy
Director/Board Member at BIRKENSTOCK HOLDING PLC
Profile
Ruth Anne Francis Kennedy is the founder of Kennedy Dundas Ltd.
established in 2009, where she holds the position of Executive Director.
She is also the founder of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.
Currently, she holds multiple positions as a Non-Executive Director at Value Retail Plc, Daylesford Organic Ltd., and Bamford Ltd.
She is also a Director at Bholdings Ltd., an Independent Director at Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle Corp.
II, an Investment Committee Member at Oakley Investment Managers LLP, and will be an Independent Director at Birkenstock Holding Plc starting in 2023.
Ms. Kennedy's former positions include being an Independent Non-Executive Director at Belmond Ltd.
from 2012 to 2019, a Director at David Linley Holdings Ltd., the Managing Director at David Linley & Co. Ltd.
from 1990 to 2006, and a Principal at Quinlan Private from 2006 to 2009.
She graduated from the University of London.
Ruth Kennedy active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| BIRKENSTOCK HOLDING PLC | Director/Board Member | 2023-08-31 |
Value Retail Plc
 Value Retail Plc Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Value Retail Plc specializes in the development and operation of luxury outlet shopping Villages in Europe and China. It serves various brands in European tourism markets. The firm offers brands exceptional growth, the development of new markets and an introduction to new customers. The company was founded by Scott D. Malkin in 1992 and is headquartered in Oxfordshire, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | - |
Bholdings Ltd.
 Bholdings Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bholdings Ltd. engages in the management of leisure and retail. The company was founded on June 6, 1995 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 2010-01-20 |
| Kennedy Dundas Ltd. | Founder | 2008-12-31 |
Oakley Investment Managers LLP
 Oakley Investment Managers LLP Investment ManagersFinance Oakley Investment Managers LLP (Oakley Investment Managers) is a private equity and venture capital subsidiary of Oakley Capital Ltd founded in 2013. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. | Investment Committee Member | - |
Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle Corp. II
 Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle Corp. II Financial ConglomeratesFinance Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle Corp. II is a blank check company, which engages in effecting mergers, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or other similar business combinations with one or more businesses. The company was founded on January 21, 2021, and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Daylesford Organic Ltd.
 Daylesford Organic Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Daylesford Organic Ltd. engages in the sale of organic food. Its line of business includes the retail sale of specialized foods such as eggs, poultry, health foods, spices, herbs, coffee, and tea. The company was founded by Carole Bamford and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | - |
Bamford Ltd.
 Bamford Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Bamford Ltd. operates as a clothing store. The private company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 2003 by Carole Gray Bamford. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Ruth Kennedy
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| BELMOND LTD | Director/Board Member | 2019-04-16 |
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Training of Ruth Kennedy
| University of London | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
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| BIRKENSTOCK HOLDING PLC | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Private companies | 12 |
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Belmond Ltd.
 Belmond Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Belmond Ltd. is a hotel and travel company, which operates hotel, river cruise, safari, and luxury rail businesses. Its hotels include Belmond Grand Hotel Europe, Belmond Copacabana Palace, Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa, and Belmond El Encanto, Santa Barbara and tourist trains include VSOE, the Eastern & Oriental Express and Belmond Royal Scotsman. It has owned hotels in Europe, North America (including one stand-alone restaurant) and Rest of world, Owned trains and cruises, Part-owned/ managed hotels and Part-owned/ managed trains. The company was founded by James B. Sherwood in 1976 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. | Consumer Services |
Quinlan Private
 Quinlan Private Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Quinlan Private provided real estate investment services. It acted as a principal and advisor in originating, structuring, financing, developing, and managing a diversified portfolio of assets. The company was founded by Derek M. Quinlan in 1989 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. | Finance |
David Linley Holdings Ltd.
 David Linley Holdings Ltd. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables David Linley Holdings Ltd. is a holding British company founded in 1987 with interests in furniture manufacturers. The private company is based in Steyning, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom. | Consumer Durables |
Value Retail Plc
Value Retail Plc Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Value Retail Plc specializes in the development and operation of luxury outlet shopping Villages in Europe and China. It serves various brands in European tourism markets. The firm offers brands exceptional growth, the development of new markets and an introduction to new customers. The company was founded by Scott D. Malkin in 1992 and is headquartered in Oxfordshire, the United Kingdom. | Retail Trade |
David Linley & Co. Ltd.
 David Linley & Co. Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of Overture Investments Ltd., David Linley & Co. Ltd. is a British company that offers a new range of sleek and modern accessories for the kitchen, called the Linley Cuisine Collection. The company is based in Steyning, UK. The company also provides custom-made fitted cabinetry for various commissions, including walk-in wardrobes, bespoke kitchen installations, panelled libraries, and wine cellars. The company was founded in 1985 by David Albert Charles Armstrong-Jones. | Retail Trade |
Bholdings Ltd.
Bholdings Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bholdings Ltd. engages in the management of leisure and retail. The company was founded on June 6, 1995 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
| Kennedy Dundas Ltd. | |
Oakley Investment Managers LLP
Oakley Investment Managers LLP Investment ManagersFinance Oakley Investment Managers LLP (Oakley Investment Managers) is a private equity and venture capital subsidiary of Oakley Capital Ltd founded in 2013. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. | Finance |
Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle Corp. II
Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle Corp. II Financial ConglomeratesFinance Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle Corp. II is a blank check company, which engages in effecting mergers, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or other similar business combinations with one or more businesses. The company was founded on January 21, 2021, and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Daylesford Organic Ltd.
Daylesford Organic Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Daylesford Organic Ltd. engages in the sale of organic food. Its line of business includes the retail sale of specialized foods such as eggs, poultry, health foods, spices, herbs, coffee, and tea. The company was founded by Carole Bamford and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Retail Trade |
Bamford Ltd.
Bamford Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Bamford Ltd. operates as a clothing store. The private company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 2003 by Carole Gray Bamford. | Retail Trade |
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity
 Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity is a non-profit organization which engages in fundraising and charitable activities to help children's who have medical needs. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous |
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