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Peter Ventress
Chairman at
BUNZL PLC
Net worth: 561 544 $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Peter J. Ventress is a British businessperson who has been at the helm of 10 different companies and presently is Non-Executive Chairman for Galliford Try Holdings Plc, Non-Executive Chairman at Galliford Try Investments Ltd. (a subsidiary of Galliford Try Holdings Plc) and Chairman for Bunzl Plc. He is also on the board of 5 other companies. Peter J. Ventress previously occupied the position of International President at Staples, Inc. Chief Executive Officer at Corporate Express NV, Co-Chief Executive Officer at Staples Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, President of Corporate Express Canada, Inc. President at Buhrmann International BV and President at Corporate Express Europe BV (which are all subsidiaries of Staples, Inc.), Non-Executive Chairman for Galliford Try Ltd. and Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Berendsen Ltd. Mr. Ventress received a graduate degree from the University of Oxford and an MBA from The Open University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | 11,069 ( 0% ) | 351 228 $ | 31/05/2026 | |
| 25/02/2026 | 20,316 ( 0% ) | 210 317 $ | 31/05/2026 |
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Peter Ventress active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BUNZL PLC | Chairman | 01/06/2019 |
| HOWDEN JOINERY GROUP PLC | Chairman | 01/07/2022 |
The Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club
 The Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club, established in 1892, is a links golf venue that offers a challenging championship course and has hosted events such as the Open Championships, the Amateur Championship, and the Halford Hewitt tournament. The private company is based in Kent, UK. The club serves as a venue for open qualifying and major amateur competitions, and provides facilities including a 300-yard driving range, short game area, and putting green. It supports individual players, society groups, and corporate events, and holds open competitions throughout the year. | Director/Board Member | - |
Kent Catholic Schools Partnership
 Kent Catholic Schools Partnership Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
Dunes Flats Sandwich Bay Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
1-3 Carlisle Place Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Galliford Try Investments Ltd.
 Galliford Try Investments Ltd. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Constructs houses and buildings | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Peter Ventress
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| GALLIFORD TRY HOLDINGS PLC | Chairman | 15/09/2022 |
Galliford Try Ltd.
 Galliford Try Ltd. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Operates as a house building company | Chairman | 23/01/2020 |
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Training of Peter Ventress
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Connections
53
1st degree connections
25
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 25 |
|---|---|
Staples, Inc.
 Staples, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails office supplies, IT equipment and furniture through offline & online | Retail Trade |
Premier Farnell Ltd.
 Premier Farnell Ltd. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes electronic components and industrial products | Distribution Services |
Corporate Express NV
 Corporate Express NV Office Equipment/SuppliesProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and distributes office supplies | Producer Manufacturing |
Bunzl Plc
 Bunzl Plc Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes foodservice, cleaning, personal hygiene and medical supplies and agents | Distribution Services |
Buhrmann International BV
 Buhrmann International BV Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Supplies printing equipment | Distribution Services |
Signature Aviation Ltd.
 Signature Aviation Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Provides aviation terminal and hospitality services | Transportation |
Berendsen Ltd.
 Berendsen Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in the provision of textile maintenance services | Commercial Services |
Howden Joinery Group Plc
 Howden Joinery Group Plc Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Manufactures kitchens and joinery products | Consumer Durables |
Winc Australia Pty Ltd. (New South Wales)
 Winc Australia Pty Ltd. (New South Wales) Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Supplies business essentials to companies | Distribution Services |
Galliford Try Ltd.
Galliford Try Ltd. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Operates as a house building company | Consumer Durables |
University of Oxford
 University of Oxford Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Elis UK Ltd.
 Elis UK Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides textile rental and laundering services | Commercial Services |
Lyreco Advantage Deutschland GmbH & Co. Kg
 Lyreco Advantage Deutschland GmbH & Co. Kg Specialty StoresRetail Trade Provides workplace products, services and solutions | Retail Trade |
The Open University
 The Open University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Corporate Express Europe BV
 Corporate Express Europe BV Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Supplies office products and services | Distribution Services |
Corporate Express Canada, Inc.
 Corporate Express Canada, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Supplies office and computer furniture products | Distribution Services |
Galliford Try Investments Ltd.
Galliford Try Investments Ltd. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Constructs houses and buildings | Consumer Durables |
Softcat Plc
 Softcat Plc Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides value-added IT reseller and infrastructure solutions | Technology Services |
The Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club
The Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club, established in 1892, is a links golf venue that offers a challenging championship course and has hosted events such as the Open Championships, the Amateur Championship, and the Halford Hewitt tournament. The private company is based in Kent, UK. The club serves as a venue for open qualifying and major amateur competitions, and provides facilities including a 300-yard driving range, short game area, and putting green. It supports individual players, society groups, and corporate events, and holds open competitions throughout the year. | Consumer Services |
Kent Catholic Schools Partnership
Kent Catholic Schools Partnership Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
St Joseph's College Delasalle
 St Joseph's College Delasalle Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Staples Solutions BV
 Staples Solutions BV Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Sells workplace products | Distribution Services |
Galliford Try Holdings Plc
 Galliford Try Holdings Plc Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides construction services | Industrial Services |
1-3 Carlisle Place Ltd. | |
Dunes Flats Sandwich Bay Ltd. |
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