Anthony Wreford

Anthony Wreford’s Biography

Anthony Wreford specialises in people businesses, either in a non executive or advisory capacity. His advisory board roles currently include Stonehage Fleming and Skybound Capital. He is also Chairman of the Advisory Board of RE Capital and chairs a round table of the world’s leading asset managers. Anthony also holds the role of Non Executive Director at Playing Field, a dynamic company dedicated to advancing world-class theatre by driving innovation across development, investment, and production.

In addition, Anthony takes on short term advisory projects for clients, for example those who are looking to sell their business in the future or have reached a critical stage in their development.

Anthony previously advised Aberdeen Standard Investments and was until recently Chairman of integrated marketing agency HeyHuman and market research company Hall & Partners.

For over 20 years Anthony worked for Omnicom, a global network of leading marketing communications companies. Initially, he was an advisor, then he became a Divisional CEO, and latterly Deputy Chairman of Omnicom... Anthony Wreford specialises in people businesses, either in a non executive or advisory capacity. His advisory board roles currently include Stonehage Fleming and Skybound Capital. He is also Chairman of the Advisory Board of RE Capital and chairs a round table of the world’s leading asset managers. Anthony also holds the role of Non Executive Director at Playing Field, a dynamic company dedicated to advancing world-class theatre by driving innovation across development, investment, and production.

In addition, Anthony takes on short term advisory projects for clients, for example those who are looking to sell their business in the future or have reached a critical stage in their development.

Anthony previously advised Aberdeen Standard Investments and was until recently Chairman of integrated marketing agency HeyHuman and market research company Hall & Partners.

For over 20 years Anthony worked for Omnicom, a global network of leading marketing communications companies. Initially, he was an advisor, then he became a Divisional CEO, and latterly Deputy Chairman of Omnicom Europe.

Away from work, Anthony’s main interest is sport, particularly golf and cricket. He was President of the MCC from 2018 to 2019, and Chairman of the Professional Cricketers’ Association from 2009 to 2014. He is currently an advisor to the PGA European Tour.

Rock & Roll and country music are other passions. He was on the board of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and is an investor in CountryLine, a country & western app launched in 2018.

Anthony’s charitable work includes acting as a trustee of the Patron’s Lunch for HM The Queen’s 90th Birthday and as trustee of The Lord’s Taverners. He is an occasional advisor to other charities including the British Heart Foundation.

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Anthony Wreford’s Background

RE Capital

Chair | Advisory Board

Feb 2022 - Present

London, UK

RE Capital is a privately-owned investment company specialising in the acquisition, development and asset management of real estate, and operates out of London, Lisbon and Geneva..

Playing Field

Non Executive Director

Sep 2022 - Present

London, UK

Playing Field is a London-based company focused on advancing the creation of outstanding theatre. Established in 2017, it specialises in early-stage development, late-stage investment, and the production of a wide range of theatrical projects in London, across the UK, and internationally.

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Other Business Interests

MCC

President

Oct 2018 - Oct 2019

London, UK

Anthony first joined the MCC Membership Committee in 1993 and he later chaired the club’s Marketing Committee. In 2009 he began the first of two three-year terms as a Trustee and took up the post of President in October 2018.

Previous Board Positions

HeyHuman

Chairman

2017 - 2020

London, UK

Anthony became Chairman of HeyHuman when the business began a management buyout from Hutton Collins. HeyHuman is an integrated marketing agency whose clients include Unilever, Diageo, Sony and many emerging brands.

Hall & Partners

Chairman of the Advisory Board

2010 - 2024

London, UK

Hall & Partners is one of the leading international market research companies. In his role at Omnicom, Anthony brought Hall & Partners into the group and was involved with the business since its acquisition in 2001.

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Previous Advisory Roles

Aberdeen Standard Investments

Advisor

2012 - 2020

London, UK

Aberdeen Standard Investments was formed following the successful merger of Standard Life & Aberdeen Asset Management in 2017.

British Airways

Advisor

2006 - 2015

London, UK

British Airways is the United Kingdom's largest airline, known for its extensive global flight network, headquartered at London Heathrow Airport.

Philanthropy

Her Majesty The Queen's 90th Birthday Celebrations

Trustee

2014 - 2016

London, UK

Anthony was one of the original organisers and latterly, a Trustee for Her Majesty The Queen's 90th Birthday Celebrations in The Mall on behalf of her charities.

The Lord's Taverners

Former Trustee

London, UK

The Lord's Taverners was established in 1950 and creates opportunities for young people with a disability and those from deprived areas to engage in sport and recreational activities.