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Comment: Insufficient evidence of notability.Far too much unreferenced content – what source gives eg. his DOB, or the info in the 'Early life and education' section? DoubleGrazing (talk) 18:21, 18 December 2024 (UTC)
Andrew Scott | |
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 Andrew Scott outside Purplex Marketing headquarters. | |
| Born | 21 December 1967 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Founder of Ascot Group |
Andrew Scott (born 21 December 1967) is a British entrepreneur and business advisor. He is the founder of the Ascot Group, which operates in marketing, technology, and property sectors. Scott is also recognised for his philanthropic work and contributions to UK business development.
Early Life and Education
[edit]Scott was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. During his childhood, he survived the Abercorn Restaurant bombing, which left him hospitalised for several years. At 18, he moved to London, beginning his career in business.[1]
Career
[edit]Scott started his first business at the age of 19. In 1998, he led the turnaround of a struggling manufacturing company, increasing its annual revenue from £1 million to £12 million within four years. The company was later sold to Masco Inc.[2]
In 2004, he established Purplex Marketing, initially as a consultancy. Over two decades, it evolved into a global marketing agency and became part of the Ascot Group, which employs approximately 100 staff.[3]
In 2013, Scott founded Business Leader Magazine, which he sold to entrepreneur Richard Harpin in 2023.[4]
Companies Founded
[edit]- Ascot Group – Multi-sector business group.[5]
- Purplex Marketing – Marketing and business consultancy.[6]
- Insight Data – Business data and CRM software.[7]
- Knightstone Capital – Private equity investment.[8]
- Knightstone Property – Property investment and management.[9]
Philanthropy and Mentorship
[edit]Scott is a trustee of the charity Somewhere to Go, supporting the homeless. His companies run a volunteer programme allowing employees a day per month for community work.[10]
In 2017, he received the Institute of Directors (IoD) Award for Corporate Social Responsibility in the South West.[11]
Personal Life
[edit]Scott resides in Weston-super-Mare. He famously restored an old BMW, which he once lived in during a challenging time in his career.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Turnaround for Weston entrepreneur who lived in BMW on beach". The Weston Mercury. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ "Andrew Scott expands team with M&A accountant and top corporate". Fenestration News. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ "Ascot Group". Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "Ascot Group's media business gets sold to Richard Harpin". The Weston Mercury. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ "Ascot Group". Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "Purplex Marketing". Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "Insight Data". Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "Knightstone Capital". Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "Knightstone Property". Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "Roots of local business Purplex Marketing plants trees in support of Queen's Green Canopy". Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ "Double celebration awards for industry marketing expert". Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ "From scrap heap to success: An entrepreneur's £300 BMW journey". Retrieved 3 December 2024.