May 21, 2002 · Sir Ian, whose family has a 63% stake in Wood Group, which has an annual turnover of more than (pounds) 1bn, is now worth (pounds) 520m, according to the Sunday Times Rich List.

Wood has three sons with his wife Helen, and six grandchildren. They have a second home at Loch Tummel, Perthshire. [21] ^ "Ian Wood & family". Forbes.

2 days ago · Wood and his family have sold much of their stake in the company over the years, diversifying into other investments. Wood is believed to be the only Scot to hold both a KT and GBE, Scotland's...

Committed to the importance of philanthropy, Sir Ian Wood and his family established The Wood Foundation in 2007, where he was the Chairman of the board of Trustees until January 2025 when he passed the baton to his son Garreth Wood.

Jan 24, 2025 · Garreth Wood, Ian Wood’s son, will assume the role of chairman. Garreth brings extensive experience to the position, as he is currently also the chairman of Kids Operating Room, a charity that provides life-saving surgeries to children.

Mar 1, 2025 · Sir Ian — he was knighted in 1994 — has recalled since how Wood senior, head of the family’s fishing company, thought his son was spending far too much on marketing the enterprise’s offshore...

Sir Ian also announced that his son, Garreth Wood, will assume the role of Chairman. Garreth brings extensive experience to the position, as he is currently also the Chairman of the globally impactful Kids Operating Room, a charity that provides life-saving surgeries to children.

Jan 24, 2025 · Sir Ian Wood has announced he is stepping down as chairman of The Wood Foundation with his son Garreth taking over the role.

The Wood Group was involved with community and corporate philanthropy from its early inception, and while he was inspired by the company’s philanthropy, in setting up his family trust in 2007, Sir Ian, his wife and three sons took a fresh look at what causes they would support.

Jan 24, 2025 · His son, Garreth Wood, will now assume the role of chair, supported by Africa director David Knopp, UK director Ali MacLachlan and financial director Alistair Buchan. Garreth is currently also the chair of the Kids Operating Room, a …