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Biography
Ashley Martin Almanza (born 1964) is a South African businessman, who has been the chief executive officer (CEO) of G4S plc since 1 June 2013.
Education
Almanza has a degree in Commerce and a postgraduate diploma in Accounting, both from the University of Natal, South Africa. He later received an MBA from London Business School.
Career
Almanza trained as a chartered accountant.
In 1993, Almanza joined British Gas PLC (now demerged as BG Group and Centrica) as Finance Manager in their Exploration and Production division. After serving in a variety of role, including Group Finance Director of BG Group from August 2002, until he left on 31 March 2011.
On 1 June 2013, he became CEO of G4S plc, replacing Nick Buckles.
Almanza is also a director of Schroders and Noble Corporation.