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Richard Howard Kleiner is the founder of Gerald Edelman Financial Solutions Ltd. Currently, Mr. Kleiner is Non-Executive Chairman at Comptoir Group Plc since 2025, Chairman at Gerald Edelman LLP, Member at The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, and Associate Member at Life Assurance Association.
Formerly, Mr. Kleiner was Non-Executive Chairman at Comptoir Group Plc from 2014 to 2022, Secretary & Independent Director at Avanti Capital PLC from 2012 to 2015, Director at Odyssey Partners Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Director at Eclectic Bar Group Plc from 2014 to 2015, and Fund Manager & Corporate Finance Adviser at Avanti Capital from 2001 to 2018.
Richard Kleiner active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| COMPTOIR GROUP PLC | Chairman | 28/01/2025 |
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Offers accountancy qualifications and world class business resources | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Life Assurance Association | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Gerald Edelman
Gerald Edelman Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides accounting services | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Richard Kleiner
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| COMPTOIR GROUP PLC | Chairman | 02/08/2022 |
Avanti Capital
Avanti Capital Investment ManagersFinance Avanti Capital invests in both public and private companies located in the UK and US. The firm focuses on companies with strong management team with a proven track record, potential for material growth in the short to medium term and undervalued assets. They invest across a wide range of sectors such as leisure, consumer brands, retail, and specialist support services. They generally invest through a combination of debt and equity. | Private Equity Investor | 25/06/2018 |
Eclectic Bar Group Plc
Eclectic Bar Group Plc RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates premium bars and nightclubs | Director/Board Member | 15/06/2015 |
Gerald Edelman Financial Solutions Ltd. | Founder | - |
Odyssey Partners Ltd.
Odyssey Partners Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides Investment advisers | Director/Board Member | - |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 9 |
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Avanti Capital PLC
Avanti Capital PLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment management and ancillary services | Finance |
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Offers accountancy qualifications and world class business resources | Commercial Services |
Gerald Edelman
Gerald Edelman Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides accounting services | Commercial Services |
Odyssey Partners Ltd.
Odyssey Partners Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides Investment advisers | Finance |
Avanti Capital
Avanti Capital Investment ManagersFinance Avanti Capital invests in both public and private companies located in the UK and US. The firm focuses on companies with strong management team with a proven track record, potential for material growth in the short to medium term and undervalued assets. They invest across a wide range of sectors such as leisure, consumer brands, retail, and specialist support services. They generally invest through a combination of debt and equity. | Finance |
Life Assurance Association | |
Eclectic Bar Group Plc
Eclectic Bar Group Plc RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates premium bars and nightclubs | Consumer Services |
Gerald Edelman Financial Solutions Ltd. | |
Comptoir Group Plc
Comptoir Group Plc RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates restaurants | Consumer Services |
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