SYNTHOMER PLC

Company summary

Company number: 00098381
Status: ACTIVE
Incorporated / age: 16 June 1908118 years
Registered office: Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH
Accounts due: 30 June 2027
Confirmation statement due: 15 October 2026
Active officers: 10
Outstanding charges: 0

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Company type
Public limited company
Address
Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH
Nature of business
Activities of head offices
Previous company names
YULE CATTO & CO PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

Officer details

Name	Role	Appointed On	Resigned On	Country of Residence	Date of Birth	Address
PRAKASH, Anant ACTIVE	Secretary	01 Dec 2022				Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH
ASHDOWN, Janet Elizabeth ACTIVE	Director	01 Jul 2025		England	July 1959	Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH
DEURSEN, Holly Van ACTIVE	Director	21 Sep 2018		United States	November 1958	Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH
FLOEL, Martina ACTIVE	Director	01 Sep 2023		Germany	January 1960	Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH
HALDER, Uwe Gottfried ACTIVE	Director	01 Sep 2024		Switzerland	September 1960	Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH
HILL, Peter John ACTIVE	Director	01 Sep 2024		United Kingdom	August 1952	Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH
LEE, Hau Hian ACTIVE	Director			Malaysia	October 1953	2 Jalan Raja Di-Hilir, 30350 Ipoh, Perak Malaysia, FOREIGN
SILVER, Jonathan Charles ACTIVE	Director	01 Jul 2025		England	September 1957	Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH
TORRENS, Iain William ACTIVE	Director	15 May 2026		England	August 1968	Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH
WILLOME, Michael ACTIVE	Director	01 Nov 2021		Switzerland	August 1966	Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH
ATKINSON, Richard RESIGNED	Secretary	11 Sep 1998	01 Dec 2022			Stomps, Bacon End, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1JW
BIRD, Kenneth Rodney Ferne RESIGNED	Secretary		21 Jul 1997			11 Granary Court, Bell Street, Sawbridgeworth, Herts, CM21 9QH
GRANT, Robert Murray RESIGNED	Secretary	21 Jul 1997	31 Dec 1997			The Nook Bush End, Takeley, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 6NN
MCLEISH, Allister Patrick RESIGNED	Secretary	01 Jan 1998	11 Sep 1998			1 St Johns Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 8JP
ALIAS, Raja Muhammad RESIGNED	Director	01 Jul 1994	05 Sep 2002		August 1932	21 Jalan Sri Semantan Satu, Off Jalan Semantan, Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumper, 50490
BENNETT, Stephen Guy RESIGNED	Director	01 May 2015	01 Jul 2022	United Kingdom	September 1964	Synthomer Plc, Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH, United Kingdom
BLACKWOOD, David Charles RESIGNED	Director	01 Oct 2007	01 May 2015	United Kingdom	March 1959	7 Mizen Close, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 2RJ
CATTO, Alexander Gordon RESIGNED	Director		01 May 2025	United Kingdom	June 1952	Sudgrove House, Sudgrove, Miserden, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7JD
CATTO, Stephen Gordon, Rt Hon Lord RESIGNED	Director		23 May 2000		January 1923	The Lammas West End, Minchinhampton, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 9JA
CHEN, Jinya RESIGNED	Director	05 Oct 2012	31 Dec 2017	Usa	October 1952	Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH, United Kingdom
CONNOLLY, Brendan Wynne Derek RESIGNED	Director	20 Jan 2014	16 May 2023	England	April 1956	Synthomer Plc, Central Road, Templefields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH, United Kingdom
CUMMINS, Sean Vincent RESIGNED	Director	04 Jan 2000	22 Mar 2007	England	September 1962	15 Brooke Gardens, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5JF
DOBBIE, Alexander Archibald RESIGNED	Director	20 Aug 2007	17 May 2012	United Kingdom	June 1951	Flat 6/1 336 Meadowside Quay Walk, Glasgow, G11 6AW
DUBIN, Cynthia Smith RESIGNED	Director	15 Jul 2020	29 Nov 2022	United Kingdom	December 1961	45, Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5JG, United Kingdom
FOURNIER, Dominique Didier RESIGNED	Director	01 Jan 2012	13 Mar 2012	The Bahamas	August 1950	Yule Catto Building, Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH
GUALDONI, Roberto Cesar RESIGNED	Director	08 Jul 2021	12 Dec 2025	Germany	September 1956	Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH
HESSELS, Jan Michael RESIGNED	Director		01 Mar 2000		December 1942	Zuidweg, Ryksstraatweg 247, 2245 Ab Wassenaar, Netherlands
HUNTING, Richard Hugh RESIGNED	Director	04 Feb 2000	14 May 2009	England	July 1946	40 Smith Street, Chelsea, London, SW3 4EP
JANSZ, Just RESIGNED	Director	02 Apr 2012	29 Sep 2021	Netherlands	February 1957	Yule Catto Building, Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH, United Kingdom
JOHNSON, Neil Anthony RESIGNED	Director	01 Sep 2011	16 Dec 2020	United Kingdom	April 1949	Yule Catto & Co Plc, Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH
JOHNSTONE, Caroline Ann RESIGNED	Director	20 Mar 2015	01 Jan 2025	United Kingdom	August 1960	Synthomer Plc, Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH
LEE, Loy Seng, Tan Sri Dato Seri RESIGNED	Director		22 Nov 1993		August 1921	No 1 Jalan Sp Seenivasagam, 30000 Ipoh, Perak, FOREIGN, Malaysia
LEE, Oi Hian RESIGNED	Director		14 May 2009	Malaysia	February 1951	55 Jalan Kelab Golf, 30350 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
LIU, Lili RESIGNED	Director	01 Jul 2022	15 May 2026	England	February 1972	Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH
MACLEAN, Calum Grigor RESIGNED	Director	22 Jan 2015	01 Nov 2021	United Kingdom	December 1963	Synthomer Plc, Central Road, Templefields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH, United Kingdom
MACPHERSON, Ishbel Jean Stewart RESIGNED	Director	17 May 2011	16 May 2013	United Kingdom	July 1960	Yule Catto & Co Plc, Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH, United Kingdom
MAIDEN, Jeremy Kim RESIGNED	Director	20 Aug 2007	30 Apr 2015		April 1961	Yule Catto And Co Plc, Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH
MCLEISH, Allister Patrick RESIGNED	Director		17 Mar 2000	United Kingdom	March 1940	10 Roedean Crescent, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 5RH
MENZIES, Graham Reid RESIGNED	Director	01 Mar 2009	28 Jun 2010	United Kingdom	January 1948	The Barn, Badgemore Lane, Henley On Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2JH
MONTEZEMOLO, Gianni RESIGNED	Director	14 Mar 2001	26 May 2005		June 1941	195 North Harbor Drive, Apt. 5504, Chicago, Illinois Il 60601, FOREIGN, Usa
NAPIER, John Alan RESIGNED	Director	06 Mar 2000	31 Aug 2000		August 1942	Slough Farm House Slough Lane, Headley, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 6NZ
NELSON, Reginald Mason RESIGNED	Director		21 Jun 1994		November 1923	Pilgrims Cottage Croft Lane, Crondall, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 5QF
PEAGRAM, Michael John RESIGNED	Director	09 Feb 1998	05 Apr 2007	United Kingdom	April 1943	Bletchingdon Park, Bletchingdon, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX5 3DW
RICHMOND-WATSON, Anthony Euan RESIGNED	Director		01 Feb 2009	United Kingdom	April 1941	North Hall, Preston Candover, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG25 2EN
SAWDY, Peter Bryan RESIGNED	Director		23 May 2001		September 1931	20 Smith Terrace, London, SW3 4DL
TYLER, Ian RESIGNED	Director	21 Jun 2022	12 Dec 2025	United Kingdom	July 1960	Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH
WALKER, Alexander RESIGNED	Director		17 Aug 2006	United Kingdom	August 1946	Little Firle, 23 Avenue Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5NT
WELCH, Peter John RESIGNED	Director	09 Feb 1998	17 May 2007	England	January 1940	4 Malthouse Way, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 2UE
WHITFIELD, Adrian Michael RESIGNED	Director	01 Mar 2006	22 Jan 2015	United Kingdom	April 1961	Arden View, The Orchard, Wilmcote, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9XF
WILLIAMS, Colin James RESIGNED	Director	06 Dec 2005	27 Aug 2008		February 1942	22 Chemin De Bas Ransbeck, Ohain, 1380, Belgium
WOOD, Peter Scott RESIGNED	Director	01 Feb 2001	17 May 2012		April 1947	31 Newall Hall Park, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 2RD

PRAKASH, Anant ACTIVE
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 01 Dec 2022
Address: Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH

ASHDOWN, Janet Elizabeth ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Jul 2025
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: July 1959
Address: Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH

DEURSEN, Holly Van ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 21 Sep 2018
Country of Residence: United States
Date of birth: November 1958
Address: Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH

FLOEL, Martina ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Sep 2023
Country of Residence: Germany
Date of birth: January 1960
Address: Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH

HALDER, Uwe Gottfried ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Sep 2024
Country of Residence: Switzerland
Date of birth: September 1960
Address: Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH

HILL, Peter John ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Sep 2024
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: August 1952
Address: Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH

LEE, Hau Hian ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Country of Residence: Malaysia
Date of birth: October 1953
Address: 2 Jalan Raja Di-Hilir, 30350 Ipoh, Perak Malaysia, FOREIGN

SILVER, Jonathan Charles ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Jul 2025
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: September 1957
Address: Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH

TORRENS, Iain William ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 15 May 2026
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: August 1968
Address: Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH

WILLOME, Michael ACTIVE
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Nov 2021
Country of Residence: Switzerland
Date of birth: August 1966
Address: Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH

ATKINSON, Richard RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 11 Sep 1998
Resigned on: 01 Dec 2022
Address: Stomps, Bacon End, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1JW

BIRD, Kenneth Rodney Ferne RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 21 Jul 1997
Address: 11 Granary Court, Bell Street, Sawbridgeworth, Herts, CM21 9QH

GRANT, Robert Murray RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 21 Jul 1997
Resigned on: 31 Dec 1997
Address: The Nook Bush End, Takeley, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 6NN

MCLEISH, Allister Patrick RESIGNED
Role: Secretary
Appointed on: 01 Jan 1998
Resigned on: 11 Sep 1998
Address: 1 St Johns Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 8JP

ALIAS, Raja Muhammad RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Jul 1994
Resigned on: 05 Sep 2002
Date of birth: August 1932
Address: 21 Jalan Sri Semantan Satu, Off Jalan Semantan, Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumper, 50490

BENNETT, Stephen Guy RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 May 2015
Resigned on: 01 Jul 2022
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: September 1964
Address: Synthomer Plc, Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH, United Kingdom

BLACKWOOD, David Charles RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Oct 2007
Resigned on: 01 May 2015
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: March 1959
Address: 7 Mizen Close, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 2RJ

CATTO, Alexander Gordon RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 01 May 2025
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: June 1952
Address: Sudgrove House, Sudgrove, Miserden, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7JD

CATTO, Stephen Gordon, Rt Hon Lord RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 23 May 2000
Date of birth: January 1923
Address: The Lammas West End, Minchinhampton, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 9JA

CHEN, Jinya RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 05 Oct 2012
Resigned on: 31 Dec 2017
Country of Residence: Usa
Date of birth: October 1952
Address: Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH, United Kingdom

CONNOLLY, Brendan Wynne Derek RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 20 Jan 2014
Resigned on: 16 May 2023
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: April 1956
Address: Synthomer Plc, Central Road, Templefields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH, United Kingdom

CUMMINS, Sean Vincent RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 04 Jan 2000
Resigned on: 22 Mar 2007
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: September 1962
Address: 15 Brooke Gardens, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5JF

DOBBIE, Alexander Archibald RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 20 Aug 2007
Resigned on: 17 May 2012
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: June 1951
Address: Flat 6/1 336 Meadowside Quay Walk, Glasgow, G11 6AW

DUBIN, Cynthia Smith RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 15 Jul 2020
Resigned on: 29 Nov 2022
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: December 1961
Address: 45, Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5JG, United Kingdom

FOURNIER, Dominique Didier RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Jan 2012
Resigned on: 13 Mar 2012
Country of Residence: The Bahamas
Date of birth: August 1950
Address: Yule Catto Building, Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH

GUALDONI, Roberto Cesar RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 08 Jul 2021
Resigned on: 12 Dec 2025
Country of Residence: Germany
Date of birth: September 1956
Address: Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH

HESSELS, Jan Michael RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 01 Mar 2000
Date of birth: December 1942
Address: Zuidweg, Ryksstraatweg 247, 2245 Ab Wassenaar, Netherlands

HUNTING, Richard Hugh RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 04 Feb 2000
Resigned on: 14 May 2009
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: July 1946
Address: 40 Smith Street, Chelsea, London, SW3 4EP

JANSZ, Just RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 02 Apr 2012
Resigned on: 29 Sep 2021
Country of Residence: Netherlands
Date of birth: February 1957
Address: Yule Catto Building, Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH, United Kingdom

JOHNSON, Neil Anthony RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Sep 2011
Resigned on: 16 Dec 2020
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: April 1949
Address: Yule Catto & Co Plc, Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH

JOHNSTONE, Caroline Ann RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 20 Mar 2015
Resigned on: 01 Jan 2025
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: August 1960
Address: Synthomer Plc, Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH

LEE, Loy Seng, Tan Sri Dato Seri RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 22 Nov 1993
Date of birth: August 1921
Address: No 1 Jalan Sp Seenivasagam, 30000 Ipoh, Perak, FOREIGN, Malaysia

LEE, Oi Hian RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 14 May 2009
Country of Residence: Malaysia
Date of birth: February 1951
Address: 55 Jalan Kelab Golf, 30350 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

LIU, Lili RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Jul 2022
Resigned on: 15 May 2026
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: February 1972
Address: Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH

MACLEAN, Calum Grigor RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 22 Jan 2015
Resigned on: 01 Nov 2021
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: December 1963
Address: Synthomer Plc, Central Road, Templefields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH, United Kingdom

MACPHERSON, Ishbel Jean Stewart RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 17 May 2011
Resigned on: 16 May 2013
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: July 1960
Address: Yule Catto & Co Plc, Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH, United Kingdom

MAIDEN, Jeremy Kim RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 20 Aug 2007
Resigned on: 30 Apr 2015
Date of birth: April 1961
Address: Yule Catto And Co Plc, Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH

MCLEISH, Allister Patrick RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 17 Mar 2000
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: March 1940
Address: 10 Roedean Crescent, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 5RH

MENZIES, Graham Reid RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Mar 2009
Resigned on: 28 Jun 2010
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: January 1948
Address: The Barn, Badgemore Lane, Henley On Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2JH

MONTEZEMOLO, Gianni RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 14 Mar 2001
Resigned on: 26 May 2005
Date of birth: June 1941
Address: 195 North Harbor Drive, Apt. 5504, Chicago, Illinois Il 60601, FOREIGN, Usa

NAPIER, John Alan RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 06 Mar 2000
Resigned on: 31 Aug 2000
Date of birth: August 1942
Address: Slough Farm House Slough Lane, Headley, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 6NZ

NELSON, Reginald Mason RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 21 Jun 1994
Date of birth: November 1923
Address: Pilgrims Cottage Croft Lane, Crondall, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 5QF

PEAGRAM, Michael John RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 09 Feb 1998
Resigned on: 05 Apr 2007
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: April 1943
Address: Bletchingdon Park, Bletchingdon, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX5 3DW

RICHMOND-WATSON, Anthony Euan RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 01 Feb 2009
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: April 1941
Address: North Hall, Preston Candover, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG25 2EN

SAWDY, Peter Bryan RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 23 May 2001
Date of birth: September 1931
Address: 20 Smith Terrace, London, SW3 4DL

TYLER, Ian RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 21 Jun 2022
Resigned on: 12 Dec 2025
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: July 1960
Address: Temple Fields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2BH

WALKER, Alexander RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on:
Resigned on: 17 Aug 2006
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: August 1946
Address: Little Firle, 23 Avenue Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5NT

WELCH, Peter John RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 09 Feb 1998
Resigned on: 17 May 2007
Country of Residence: England
Date of birth: January 1940
Address: 4 Malthouse Way, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 2UE

WHITFIELD, Adrian Michael RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Mar 2006
Resigned on: 22 Jan 2015
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Date of birth: April 1961
Address: Arden View, The Orchard, Wilmcote, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9XF

WILLIAMS, Colin James RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 06 Dec 2005
Resigned on: 27 Aug 2008
Date of birth: February 1942
Address: 22 Chemin De Bas Ransbeck, Ohain, 1380, Belgium

WOOD, Peter Scott RESIGNED
Role: Director
Appointed on: 01 Feb 2001
Resigned on: 17 May 2012
Date of birth: April 1947
Address: 31 Newall Hall Park, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 2RD

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21 Oct 2011	Satisfied	Registration of a charge (MG01) (opens in a new tab)Statement of satisfaction of a charge in full or part (MG02) (opens in a new tab)

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