Trevor Chinn
On July 24th 2007, TheGuardian announced the 72nd birthday of Trevor Chinn[1].
In November 2003 Secretary of State for Defence, Geoff Hoon gave a speech to the United Jewish Israel Appeal. In his speech he declared that he is a 'strong supporter' of Labour Friends of Israel and a good friend of Trevor Chinn[2].
Contents
Affiliations
- Israel-Britain Business Council (IBBC) - Council Co-Chairman[3]
- Chinn is President of Norwood Children and Families Trust[4]
- United Jewish Israel Appeal, President
- Labour Friends of Israel - Chinn is reported to be a member of the LFI who has also donated a 'six figure sum' to the Labour Party[5].
- Aurora Russia Ltd - Chairman[6]
- Aurora Investment Advisors Limited (AIAL) Chinn is reported to have created a trust which holds 10% of the non-voting preference shares in AIAL. He is reported to hold 'no interest'[7].
- Lex Services - Chairman. In this role Chinn oversaw the acquisition of RAC[8].
- Harrison - Chief Executive of Easyjet. Chinn is reported to have been a mentor for Harrison and to have helped him 'enormously' in his career[9].
- Itis Holdings - Chairman. Itis produces road pricing technology and has contracts with Transport for London and 'several local authorities'. Former transport minister, Stephen Ladyman joined Itis in 2008. The Sunday Times reports that Ladyman 'would not lobby the government for a year after he stood down as a minister', but goes on to state that he 'is able to assist Itis in seeking contracts in the EU'[10]
- Streetcar - The 'pay-as-you-go' car club is chaired by Chinn[11]. Streetcar is part of the portfolio of private equity group Smedvig Capital[12].
- Automobile Association - Chairman[13].
Events and Conferences
KIVUNIM (directions) 2008
In 2008, Chinn participated as a speaker at the KIVUNIM (directions) 2008 conference on capital markets and corporate governance held at Prime Sagol Gan Oranim in Tel Aviv. Other speakers included Shraga Brosh - Manufacturers Association of Israel president; Ronnie Bar-On - Finance Minister; Tom Phillips - British Ambassador; David Lewis - Lord Mayor of the City of London; Victor Blank - Lloyds chairman; Zvi Marom - BATM Advanced Communications chairman; Graham Dallas - London Stock Exchange senior manager[14].
Israeli Prime Minister’s Conference 2005
In 2005, Chinn led a delegation from the Israel-Britain Business Council (which he serves as Council Co-Chairman) at the Israeli Prime Minister’s Conference. They met with MAI President Shraga Brosh (who is also Co-Chairman of the Council) and 'a group of high-level representatives of Israel’s business and economic sector'. The delegation discussed...
- 'the British business community’s growing interest in involvement in economic development in the Middle East region, including deeper cooperation with Israel, the PA, Egypt and Jordan. The security, antiterror and anti-crime fields in Israel were particular noted as targets for increased cooperation'[15]
References
- ↑ The Guardian. 'Birthdays'. 24th July 2007.
- ↑ Hoon, G. (2003) Speech by Secretary of State for Defence, Geoff Hoon, to the United Jewish Israel Appeal. 13th November 2003. accessed 2nd July 2008
- ↑ World Trade Center Israel Ltd. Newsletter Issue No.77. Spring 2006. Accessed 22nd July 2008
- ↑ Norwood Children and Families Trust Annual Review 2003-2004 Accessed 2nd July 2008
- ↑ Atlantic Free Press Labour Friends of Israel in the House'. 25th December 2007.
- ↑ Thomson Financial News CNF Regulatory News formerly Company News Feed 'Aurora Russia Ltd - Final Results'. 31st March 2008
- ↑ Thomson Financial News CNF Regulatory News formerly Company News Feed 'Aurora Russia Ltd - Final Results'. 31st March 2008
- ↑ Jameson, A. (2008) 'Flying high as airlines brace themselves for turbulent times ahead'. The Times (London). 10th March 2008
- ↑ Jameson, A. (2008) 'Flying high as airlines brace themselves for turbulent times ahead'. The Times (London). 10th March 2008
- ↑ Watt, H. (2008) 'Ex-transport minister takes job at road pricing firm'. Sunday Times (London). 6th January 2008
- ↑ Wood, Z. (2007). 'Business & Media: Business: News: Streetcar desires share float'. The Observer. 7th October 2007
- ↑ Daily Star 'Movers & groovers; IT'S THE BUSINESS'. 11th April 2007
- ↑ The Guardian. 'Birthdays'. 24th July 2007.
- ↑ Greer Fay Cashman (2008) 'CONFERENCE CIRCUIT' The Jerusalem Post 20th January 2008
- ↑ World Trade Center Israel Ltd. Newsletter Issue No.77. Spring 2006. Accessed 22nd July 2008
