Ashley Almanza

Ashley Martin Almanza (born 27 March 1963) 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. He faced a pay revolt in 2019 over a £239,638 cash payment he was due to receive to bolster his retirement. The Investment Association, which represents British institutional shareholders, is understood to have given the payment an “amber top” rating, alerting members that it raises potential concerns. According to the Financial Times, Almanza "was paid £1.46m in 2013 – a 23 per cent rise from his predecessor Nick Buckles in 2012".

Almanza is also a director of Schroders and Noble Corporation.