Mark Williamson (businessman)

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Mark Williamson
Born
Mark David Williamson

December 1957 (age 64)
NationalityBritish
OccupationChairman, Imperial Brands
Board member of Imperial Brands
National Grid

Mark David Williamson (born December 1957) is a British businessman. He serves as the chairman of Imperial Brands.

Mark Williamson was born in December 1957[ where? ]. [1]

Williamson "qualified as Chartered Accountant in South Africa in 1983." [2] He was the chief financial officer of International Power from 2003 to 2012. [2] He is the chairman of Imperial Brands, and a non-executive director of National Grid. [3]

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References

  1. "IMPERIAL BRANDS PLC - Officers (free information from Companies House)". Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  2. 1 2 "International Power Plc (IPR:London): Mark D. Williamson CA (SA)". Bloomberg. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
  3. "Mark Williamson". National Grid. 3 September 2012. Retrieved 14 April 2016.