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Ian Jenks
Chief Executive Officer at
SMARTKEM, INC.
Net worth: 3 164 $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Ian Tudor Jenks is the founder of Ian Jenks Ltd., founded in 2010, where the title held is Chief Executive Officer.
Current jobs include Chief Executive Officer & Director at SmartKem Ltd. since 2019; Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at SmartKem, Inc. since 2021; Chairman at Zeetta Networks Ltd.; Independent Director at Econic Technologies Ltd.; Director at Quor Group Ltd. since 2016; and Associate Member at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Former jobs include Chief Executive Officer at Novalux, Inc.; Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Intune Networks Ltd. from 2012 to 2014; Non-Executive Chairman at Oplink Communications, Inc. from 1999 to 2001; Non-Executive Chairman at Brady Technologies Ltd. in 2019; Chairman at Techstep ASA from 2015 to 2016; Non-Executive Chairman at Aldwych 2011 Ltd. and Ryvoan Ltd.; Director at Calmar, Inc., Skrill Ltd., Zolo Technologies, Inc., Altitun AB, Digilens, Inc., Demaray LLC, CoreOptics, Inc., Crystal Photonics, Inc., Paysafe Financial Services Ltd., Seren Photonics Ltd., British Photovoltaic Association; Director at Transmode AB in 2015; Non-Executive Director at Nexeon Ltd.; Independent Non-Executive Director at Paysafe Group Ltd. from 2014 to 2017; President-Laser & Fiber Optics Groups at Viavi Solutions, Inc.; Venture Partner at Crescendo Venture Management LLP from 2001 to 2007; President at Lumentum Ottawa ULC from 1994 to 1998; and President at Uniphase, Inc. Education includes undergraduate studies at the University of Bristol.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SMARTKEM, INC. 0.05% | 01/05/2026 | 10,511 ( 0.05% ) | 3 164 $ | 31/05/2026 |
Ian Jenks active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SMARTKEM, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/12/2017 |
Zeetta Networks Ltd.
 Zeetta Networks Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides network operating systems | Chairman | - |
SmartKem Ltd.
 SmartKem Ltd. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Develops and markets printable electronics and semiconductors | Chief Executive Officer | 01/05/2019 |
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
 Institution of Mechanical Engineers Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as professional engineering institution | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Econic Technologies Ltd.
 Econic Technologies Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops new catalysts and processes for the manufacture of polymers from Carbon dioxide | Director/Board Member | - |
Ian Jenks Ltd. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/08/2010 |
Former positions of Ian Jenks
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| BRADY PLC | Chairman | 21/11/2019 |
| PAYSAFE GROUP LTD | Director/Board Member | 01/12/2017 |
| TECHSTEP ASA | Chairman | 04/11/2016 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 32 |
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Calmar, Inc.
 Calmar, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures fine mist dispensers and pharmaceutical product lines | Producer Manufacturing |
Viavi Solutions, Inc.
 Viavi Solutions, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides network test, monitoring and assurance solutions | Technology Services |
Oplink Communications, Inc.
 Oplink Communications, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Designs, manufactures and supplies fiber optic components & integrated optical modules | Producer Manufacturing |
Brady Technologies Ltd.
 Brady Technologies Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops trading and risk management software for energy transition | Technology Services |
Novalux, Inc.
 Novalux, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Manufactures surface emitting semiconductor lasers | Electronic Technology |
Intune Networks Ltd.
 Intune Networks Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Designs and develops optical switching and transport products for telecommunications market | Communications |
Skrill Ltd.
 Skrill Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online payment services | Technology Services |
Crescendo Venture Management LLP
 Crescendo Venture Management LLP Investment ManagersFinance Crescendo Ventures invests in companies located in the United States, Europe and Asia. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in seed and early stage capital requirements. It acts as the lead investor and takes a seat on the board of directors. | Finance |
Techstep ASA
 Techstep ASA Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Engages in the provision of smart mobile data for mobile network operators | Technology Services |
Zolo Technologies, Inc.
 Zolo Technologies, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Develops and manufactures optical gratings and its based systems | Industrial Services |
Altitun AB
 Altitun AB SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Provided tunable lasers that speed the flow of information on fiber-optic networks | Electronic Technology |
University of Bristol
 University of Bristol Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Transmode AB
 Transmode AB Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides network solutions | Technology Services |
Digilens, Inc. /Old/ | |
Demaray LLC
 Demaray LLC Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Develops and manufactures vacuum thin film depositions | Electronic Technology |
CoreOptics, Inc.
 CoreOptics, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Develops and manufactures subsystems for ultra high-speed optical networking applications | Electronic Technology |
Aldwych 2011 Ltd.
 Aldwych 2011 Ltd. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Develops and markets photovoltaic cells to the alternative power industries | Producer Manufacturing |
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Institution of Mechanical Engineers Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as professional engineering institution | Consumer Services |
Ryvoan Ltd.
 Ryvoan Ltd. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Develops and manufactures electric machines, drive systems and integrated power products | Electronic Technology |
Nexeon Ltd.
 Nexeon Ltd. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Develops novel battery technology and silicon anodes | Producer Manufacturing |
Crystal Photonics, Inc.
 Crystal Photonics, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Manufactures crystals for microelectronic and photonic industry applications | Electronic Technology |
Paysafe Financial Services Ltd.
 Paysafe Financial Services Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Offers online payment services | Finance |
SmartKem Ltd.
SmartKem Ltd. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Develops and markets printable electronics and semiconductors | Process Industries |
Seren Photonics Ltd.
 Seren Photonics Ltd. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops and manufactures nitride-based white LEDs | Electronic Technology |
Paysafe Group Ltd.
 Paysafe Group Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Provides online payment processing and money transfer services | Finance |
Econic Technologies Ltd.
Econic Technologies Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops new catalysts and processes for the manufacture of polymers from Carbon dioxide | Commercial Services |
Lumentum Ottawa, Inc.
 Lumentum Ottawa, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Manufactures fiber optic networking equipment | Electronic Technology |
Zeetta Networks Ltd.
Zeetta Networks Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides network operating systems | Technology Services |
British Photovolatic Association | |
SmartKem, Inc.
 SmartKem, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Engages in the development of materials and processes used to make organic thin-film transistors | Electronic Technology |
Uniphase, Inc.
 Uniphase, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Operates as an injection molder and toolmaker | Producer Manufacturing |
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