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Richard Davidson
Chairman at
OPTIBIOTIX HEALTH PLC
Net worth: 42 378 $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Richard Colin Neil Davidson is currently Chairman at Nickerson Group Rothwell Ltd., Youth Sport Trust (since 2018), The Cricketer Publishing Ltd., and OptiBiotix Health Plc (since 2018).
He is also a Trustee at United Learning Trust (since 2017).
Former roles include Chief Executive Officer at Arla Foods (UK) Plc in 2005 and at Arla Foods Plc.
Chairman positions were held at Produce Investments Ltd. (2016–2017), Cherry Valley Farms Ltd. (2005–2010), Leicestershire County Cricket Club, and.
Eminate Ltd. (2011–2015).
Other former roles include Independent Non-Executive Director at Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd. (2015–2020), Non-Executive Director at Persimmon Plc (2004–2013), Managing Director-Milk Division at Northern Foods Plc, Non-Executive Director at Northern Recruitment Group Ltd., Director at Competition Law Process Management Ltd. and European Dairy Association, Vice President at Dairy UK Ltd., Trustee at United Church Schools Trust, and President at Dairy Industry Federation.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | 503,000 ( 0.49% ) | 42 378 $ | 31/05/2026 |
Richard Davidson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| OPTIBIOTIX HEALTH PLC | Chairman | 01/01/2018 |
Youth Sport Trust
 Youth Sport Trust Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Operates national charity which engages in creating a future for all children and young people through sports | Chairman | 01/01/2018 |
United Learning Trust
 United Learning Trust Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as school | Director/Board Member | 01/07/2017 |
Nickerson Group Rothwell Ltd. | Chairman | 21/09/2010 |
The Cricketer Publishing Ltd. | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Richard Davidson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS | Director/Board Member | 26/04/2020 |
| PRODUCE INVESTMENTS LTD | Chairman | 30/11/2017 |
Eminate Ltd.
 Eminate Ltd. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Develops and exploitation food and ingredients and engineering powders and coatings | Chairman | 01/02/2015 |
| PERSIMMON PLC | Director/Board Member | 18/04/2013 |
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Experiences
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
49
1st degree connections
20
1st degree companies
Male
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 20 |
|---|---|
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd.
 Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates supermarkets and convenience stores | Retail Trade |
Produce Investments Ltd.
 Produce Investments Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as an investment company focused on potato growing, crop storage and agri-tech innovation | Finance |
Persimmon Plc
 Persimmon Plc HomebuildingConsumer Durables Engages in building, designing and construction of homes | Consumer Durables |
Northern Foods Plc
 Northern Foods Plc Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures food products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Arla Foods (UK) Plc
 Arla Foods (UK) Plc Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Processes and supplies milk, cream, and related products | Process Industries |
Northern Recruitment Group Ltd.
 Northern Recruitment Group Ltd. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Provides employment placement services | Commercial Services |
Arla Foods Plc
 Arla Foods Plc Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Processes and supplies fresh milk, cream and related products | Process Industries |
Cherry Valley Farms Ltd.
 Cherry Valley Farms Ltd. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Offers duck farming and duck products | Process Industries |
United Learning Trust
United Learning Trust Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as school | Consumer Services |
Nickerson Group Rothwell Ltd. | |
Leicestershire County Cricket Club
 Leicestershire County Cricket Club Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates county cricket club | Consumer Services |
Dairy UK Ltd.
 Dairy UK Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a trade association of British dairy supply chain | Commercial Services |
Youth Sport Trust
Youth Sport Trust Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Operates national charity which engages in creating a future for all children and young people through sports | Health Services |
United Church Schools Trust
 United Church Schools Trust Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides primary and secondary school education services | Consumer Services |
The Cricketer Publishing Ltd. | |
Competition Law Process Management Ltd.
 Competition Law Process Management Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management consulting services | Commercial Services |
Eminate Ltd.
Eminate Ltd. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Develops and exploitation food and ingredients and engineering powders and coatings | Consumer Non-Durables |
Optibiotix Health Plc
 Optibiotix Health Plc BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops biological products for digestive health | Health Technology |
Dairy Industry Federation | |
European Dairy Association |
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