Private company
James Finlay & Company
UK business
James Finlay & Co was formed in 1750 and under the leadership of Kirkman Finlay became one of Scotland's leading cotton manufacturers and merchants. In the 1860s the firm came under the control of John Muir and diversified into Indian tea plantations.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- Industrycrop production, growing of beverage crops1
- HeadquartersGlasgow1
- Legal formprivate company limited by shares1
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James Finlay & Co was formed in 1750 and under the leadership of Kirkman Finlay became one of Scotland's leading cotton manufacturers and merchants. In the 1860s the firm came under the control of John Muir and diversified into Indian tea plantations.2
Corporate structure
James Finlay & Company sits at the top of its group. 4 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.
- James Finlay & Company Glasgow
- Albert Baker & Co. Subsidiary · London, United Kingdom
- Finlay, Muir & Co Subsidiary
- The Consolidated Tea and Lands Company Subsidiary
Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.
Leadership
Who has led James Finlay & Company, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- ChairSir Richard Muir, 4th Baronet 1990 to now1
- ChairJohn Muir 1883 to 19901
- ChairKirkman Finlay 1790 to 18421
Subsidiaries and ownership
Owners
Subsidiaries
- Albert Baker & Co.
- Finlay, Muir & Co
- The Consolidated Tea and Lands Company
From Wikidata.1
Acquisitions
- 1870Finlay, Muir & Co became a subsidiary1
Timeline
- 1750Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaJames Finlay & Co
- WikidataQ22681289
Sources
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- 2WikipediaJames Finlay & Company on Wikipedia