Draft:Andrew Scott (entrepreneur)
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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 (Entrepreneur) | |
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 Andrew Scott outside Purplex Marketing headquarters. | |
| Born | 21 December 1967 Belfast, Ireland |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Andrew Scott (born 21 December 1967) is a British entrepreneur, investor, and business advisor. He is the founder and CEO of the Ascot Group, a company operating in marketing, technology, media, and property sectors.
Early life and education
[edit]Scott was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. During his childhood, he survived the Abercorn Restaurant bombing. This traumatic event led to several years of recovery. At 18, he relocated to London to pursue career opportunities.
Career
[edit]Scott launched his first business at 19. In 1998, he managed the turnaround of a struggling manufacturing company, reportedly increasing its revenue from £1 million to £12 million over four years. The company was later sold to Masco Inc, a Fortune 500 firm.[1]
In 2004, Scott founded Purplex Marketing, initially as a business consultancy. Over two decades, it evolved into a global marketing agency and became part of the Ascot Group. The Ascot Group employs approximately 100 people and operates across multiple sectors, including private equity and property.[2]
In 2013, Scott founded Business Leader Magazine, a publication aimed at UK entrepreneurs. The magazine was sold to businessman Richard Harpin in 2023.[3]
Companies founded
[edit]- Ascot Group – A multi-sector business group.[4]
- Purplex Marketing – Marketing and business consultancy.[5]
- Insight Data – Provider of business data and CRM software.[6]
- Knightstone Capital – Private equity firm.[7]
- Knightstone Property – Property investment and management.[8]
Philanthropy and mentorship
[edit]Scott is a trustee and Board Director of the homeless charity Somewhere to Go. His companies encourage employees to volunteer monthly as part of a giving-back programme.[9]
In 2017, Scott received the Institute of Directors (IoD) Award for Corporate Social Responsibility in the South West.[10]
Personal life
[edit]Scott lives in Weston-super-Mare, UK. A car he once lived in during a challenging period was restored as a reminder of his journey.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Turnaround for Weston entrepreneur who lived in BMW on beach". The Weston Mercury. 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". Good News Post. Retrieved 3 December 2024.