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Spencer Gore
Born
Spencer Gore, 1975
NationalityBritish
OccupationCEO of EMJ
Known forFounding of EMJ
SpouseClaire Gore
Children3 Children
ParentChristopher & Dorothy Gore
Websiteemjreviews.com

Spencer James Gore is a British entrepreneur, best known for founding the European Medical Journal (EMJ).,.[1][2][3] an open-access medical journal. In addition to his work in medical publishing, Gore owns Chelmsford City Football Club[4][5][6][7], a semi-professional football club based in Chelmsford, Essex. He has received various recognitions, including The King's Awards for Enterprise[8] and being named Entrepreneur of the Year at the British Dyslexia Association's (BDA) 50th annual awards night[9] of which he is now a judge[10]. He was also listed by LDC in The Times as one of the 50 most ambitious business leaders[11]

Early Life

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Gore was born in Boreham, Chelmsford, in 1975 to Christopher and Dorothy Gore. He attended Boreham Junior School and Ingatestone Anglo European School. After a year of A-Level studies, he worked in a pub and later at an insurance broker before returning to complete his A-Levels at Chelmsford College.

Gore attended University College London (UCL) but left without completing his degree. In 2023, he joined the advisory board for the UCL School of Management.[12]

Career

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Gore began his career in television, working in production, including on the second series of The Office. He later transitioned into publishing, starting in sales at WMRC, a business intelligence company. He also worked at EMAP before returning to WMRC. In 2008, after his proposal for a new business model was not accepted by WMRC, Gore left to pursue the venture independently.

In 2012, he founded Gorely Group,[13][14] a holding company that owns European Medical Group Ltd[15][16][17]., publisher of EMJ and EMJ Learning,[18] a continuing medical education provider. He recently expanded into the U.S. market with the launch of the American Medical Journal (AMJ), which provides insights from U.S. medical congresses.[19]

Gore also hosts a podcast titled Gold with Gore,[20] where he interviews guests from various fields about their experiences and achievements.

Philanthropy

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Gore was diagnosed with dyslexia in 2020 and supports the British Dyslexia Association (BDA), where he has been recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year.[21] He has supported the charity Kids Inspire and served on its board, and is a long-time supporter of the Soup Kitchen in London. He is also an investor in People Like Us, a Copenhagen-based social enterprise focused on neurodivergent employment[22]

Personal Life

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Gore married Claire Gore in 2005, and they have three children. He also has one sister.

References

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  1. ^ "Publishing with Purpose and a Gold-medal Performance". Meades Group.
  2. ^ "Misbehave - the Impact Gold Medalists Have on Business Success - Spencer Gore".
  3. ^ "WTF? Where's the focus: Interview with Spencer Gore, CEO of EMG-Health". 8 June 2022.
  4. ^ "An in-depth Interview with Spencer Gore | Chelmsford City owner". YouTube. 10 September 2024.
  5. ^ "Spencer Gore acquires majority shareholding in Chelmsford City Football Club".
  6. ^ "Supporters' Club statement on takeover". 30 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Chelmsford City: New owner Spencer Gore targets promotion". 5 August 2024.
  8. ^ Sowery, Kiera. "EMJ wins a Queen's Award for Enterprise". Startups Magazine.
  9. ^ "Gala Dinner 2022: A Review".
  10. ^ "Our Judges".
  11. ^ "Where Are They Now: Spencer Gore, founder of EMJ".
  12. ^ https://www.mgmt.ucl.ac.uk/international-advisory-board
  13. ^ "GORELY GROUP LIMITED overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk.
  14. ^ "The power of the team". 13 August 2020.
  15. ^ "EMJ announces rebrand". 4 July 2022.
  16. ^ "EUROPEAN MEDICAL GROUP LIMITED overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk.
  17. ^ "Spencer Gore". LDC.
  18. ^ "Home". www.emjlearning.com.
  19. ^ "EMJ's Anticipated Launch in America: A Conversation with CEO Spencer Gore". European Medical Journal. April 26, 2024.
  20. ^ "Gold with Gore". Apple Podcasts.
  21. ^ Association, British Dyslexia. "Gala Dinner 2022: A Review". British Dyslexia Association.
  22. ^ "People Like Us - Håndværksøl med Socialt Ansvar". People Like Us.