Global Shares
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Global Shares is a leading independent provider of equity compensation software and management solutions for companies and their employees worldwide. Equity Compensation can be complicated and Global Shares has developed a market-leading technology platform 100% in-house. Combined with unrivalled service from our team of qualified equity experts we deliver a range of bespoke equity compensation solutions to our clients globally. With offices in the US, South America, the UK, Ireland, Europe & Asia, we help private and public companies at every stage of the life cycle, from fast growing start-ups to truly global organisations, with share plans in dozens of countries and tens of thousands of participants. Our Clients include the largest private company in the US, FTSE 100 companies, Fortune 100 companies, EuroStoxx 50 companies listed on multiple exchanges worldwide - NYSE, NASDAQ, LSE, Bovespa, EuroNext Amsterdam, Helsinki, Milan, Oslo, Taipei, Tadawul and Tokyo exchanges.
| Type | Private | |
| Founded | 2005 | |
| HQ | Clonakilty, IE | Map |
| Website | globalshares.com |
Latest Updates
| Employees (est.) (Apr 2021) | 398 | (+2%) |
| Cybersecurity rating | A | More |
Key People/Management at Global Shares
Tim Houstoun
CEO, Director
Andy Stewart
Chairman
Gerard Flood
Non-Executive Director
John Meehan
Global Business Development Director & CEO Japan
Mark Purcell
Chief Operating Officer, Director
Richard Hayes
Non-Executive Director
Global Shares Office Locations
Global Shares has offices in Clonakilty, Jersey City, Nashville, München and in 7 other locations
München, DE
Marienplatz 2
San Ġiljan, MT
Dragonara Business Centre 5th Floor, Dragonara Road Paceville, St Julian's STJ
Lisboa, PT
Av. Defensores de Chaves 45 B
Porto, PT
R. Alfredo Allen n.º 455/461
Barcelona, ES
Av. de la Catedral, 6
Barcelona, ES
Passatge de la Concepció, 7, 9
Global Shares Financials and Metrics
Summary Metrics
Founding Date | 2005 |
Global Shares total Funding | $4.8 m |
Global Shares latest funding size | $4.81 m |
Time since last funding | 4 years ago |
Global Shares investors | Sir Charles Colthurst, Eoghan Quigley, Brian McCarthy, Pearse Mee |
Global Shares's latest funding round in February 2017 was reported to be $4.8 m. In total, Global Shares has raised $4.8 m
Global Shares Cybersecurity Score
Global Shares Online and Social Media Presence
1.42k Twitter followers
Global Shares has 1.42k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has increased 0.2% month over month and increased 1.1% quarter over quarter
Global Shares's Trends
Twitter Engagement Stats for @globalshares
1.1k
Tweets
4.4k
Following
1.4k
Followers
20
Tweets last 30 days
1.5
Avg. likes per Tweet
70%
Tweets with engagement
Global Shares News and Updates
December 05, 2018
U.S.-China Trade Deal Confusion Sparks Massive Global Shares Sell-Off
Neither Chinese nor White House officials seem to know what the trade deal promises.
December 03, 2018
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Global Shares Blogs
March 31, 2021
Global Shares listed on Ireland Inc US 250 Index 2021
Global Shares is delighted to be included in the Ireland INC US 250 Index for the very first time.
Ian Hyland, Founder & President Ireland INC, commented "The Ireland INC Index US 250 2021, in association with KPMG, features the most innovative and entrepreneurial Irish companies c…
March 29, 2021
Vote for Global Shares in the CBA Award Finals
Global Shares is delighted to be shortlisted as ‘Best Professional Services’ finalist at the 64th annual Cork Business Association (CBA) Awards, which recognise ‘leading professional services businesses that offer customised, knowledge-based services to clients and demonstrate a commitme…
March 16, 2021
We've planted a 'global forest' for Patrick's Day
For the second year in a row, we're unable to paint the town green with traditional St. Patrick's Day celebrations and parades. So we've decided to go green in a different way - by launching something we feel deeply passionate about - our very own global greening project.
A Global Fores…
March 11, 2021
We're one of Ireland's Best Workplaces™ 2021
We were delighted to be named one of Ireland's Best Workplaces™ 2021 at the 19th annual Great Place to Work® Awards, which took place on March 10th. Global Shares was listed in the top 20 medium sized Best Workplaces™.
These awards honour companies with a people-first approach…
February 11, 2021
We've got a new office in Riyadh
A warm welcome to our new team and office in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia. We are really excited to announce our entry into the Middle East - an area of strategic focus for us thanks to our growing client base and a significant increase in demand for equity compensation solut…
January 07, 2021
Winner 'Company of the Year' Japan
We are delighted to announce that we were crowned 'Company of the Year' at the 2020 Ireland Japan Business Awards. These awards are presented each year to key companies 'making outstanding contributions to Ireland-Japan business relations' and are the highlight of the Ireland Japan Cham…
Global Shares Frequently Asked Questions
When was Global Shares founded?
Global Shares was founded in 2005.
Who are Global Shares key executives?
Global Shares's key executives are Tim Houstoun, Andy Stewart and Gerard Flood.
How many employees does Global Shares have?
Global Shares has 398 employees.
Who are Global Shares competitors?
Competitors of Global Shares include Computershare, Cardlay and Lucena Research.
Where are Global Shares offices?
Global Shares has offices in Clonakilty, Jersey City, Nashville, München and in 7 other locations.
How many offices does Global Shares have?
Global Shares has 15 offices.
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