Author: Scott Dylan
Scott Dylan
Scott Dylan is a pioneering entrepreneur from South East London, whose modest beginnings have driven his remarkable career. In 2019, he co-founded Inc & Co with a bold vision to rejuvenate struggling businesses, preserve jobs, reduce creditor losses, and promote growth. Under the stewardship of Scott, Group CEO Jack Mason, and Group CTO Dave Antrobus, Inc & Co has grown into a global force with an annual turnover exceeding £150 million. The company’s diverse portfolio includes sectors such as Professional Services, Travel, Retail, Ecommerce, and Shared Workspaces, showcasing a robust record of acquisitions and expansion. Scott's entrepreneurial acumen is further evidenced by strategic divestitures, including the sales of MyLife Digital to Dataguard and Laundrapp to Laundryheap, demonstrating his skill in amplifying business value and ensuring sustainable development. Beyond his business ventures, Scott is a passionate mental health advocate, openly discussing his experiences with Complex PTSD to aid others. He champions Women in Business and Tech and proudly represents the LGBTQ+ community, promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. With over two decades in leadership roles, Scott believes in the power of teamwork, fostering strong relationships, and nurturing a supportive culture as cornerstones of success. Scott Dylan's journey is characterised by resilience, collaboration, and a commitment to making a positive impact both in the business world and beyond. His dedication to creating an inclusive, empowering environment for all team members is a testament to his visionary leadership and aspirations for a brighter future.
Everton has signed a record-breaking, multi-year deal with a globally renowned energy drink company. This partnership will usher in significant changes for the club.Fans are eagerly anticipating the innovative initiatives that this collaboration will bring, particularly as Everton prepares to move to its new stadium next summer.Everton has signed a groundbreaking, multi-year deal with a prominent energy drink company. This agreement marks the club’s largest partnership in this category.Additionally, branding will be visible at both home and away fixtures. The energy drink’s presence will extend to big screens and pitchside LEDs at Goodison Park and Everton’s new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium.He…
Not-for-profit Welsh Water has successfully raised £600 million through a new bond issue, marking its first bond issuance in three years. The funds will be pivotal in financing an extensive capital investment programme over the next five years.This latest bond, one of the largest in the UK bond market this year, carries a fixed interest rate of 5.75%, which is slightly above the UK Government’s benchmark gilt rate by 0.138%. The sustainability bond has a 20-year term and will aid in both financing Welsh Water’s upcoming investment plans and refinancing existing debt.Welsh Water’s net debt, including bonds and other borrowings,…
A group of creditors of Thames Water, the UK’s largest water company, are reportedly devising backup funding strategies in an effort to prevent the company from being nationalised. The company is currently grappling with a substantial debt of £18.7 billion and is in talks with lenders for fresh funding.According to a report by the Financial Times, Thames Water is collaborating with financial advisors from Rothschild and reaching out to specialist infrastructure investors for an equity raise. This move aims to fund necessary investments across the water network and address the company’s significant debt.Meanwhile, a separate group of 90 creditors, who…
Fresh visuals have been unveiled showcasing how two Greater Manchester stations could look after major redevelopments as part of a rail upgrade scheme. Mossley Station is due to be relocated and Greenfield Station enhanced as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) and its substantial improvements along the line between Stalybridge and Diggle in Saddleworth.The proposed developments include bridge modifications for overhead line equipment and comprehensive electrification to allow for swifter, greener, and more dependable train services. Network Rail also plans better accessibility and extended platforms at both stations. It will launch a public consultation from September 16 to October…
Hull’s OSL Consulting Engineers has been acquired by the clean energy group D2Zero in an undisclosed deal. The consultancy, known for providing design and consultancy services to the energy industry, will see its team of 100 join the 4,000-strong workforce under the group, which has recently announced its global headquarters in Aberdeen.The acquisition integrates OSL’s expertise in delivering complex projects globally, which aligns with D2Zero’s focus areas such as hydrogen solutions and carbon capture and storage projects. OSL, founded in 2005, has grown from handling small offshore modification projects and terminal upgrade studies to delivering large multidisciplinary projects.D2Zero, backed by…
A Yorkshire-based mental health and suicide prevention Community Interest Company has unveiled a free resource in observance of World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September 2024.The guide, crafted by the organisation, aims to dispel the myths surrounding suicide and provides actionable steps to help those experiencing suicidal thoughts. Launched this year by Leeds-based entrepreneur Ellie MacDonald, the company offers mental health and suicide prevention training for businesses, communities, and individuals. It actively campaigns for greater awareness and strives to reduce the stigma that prevents people from speaking openly and getting the support they need.Suicide remains the leading cause of death…
Everton FC has secured a significant new partnership with the world’s leading energy drink company, marking an important milestone for the club.The multi-year agreement will see the energy drink brand become Everton’s new ‘Official Energy Drink Partner.’ This collaboration will provide the company with extensive promotional opportunities across the club’s physical and digital platforms. The brand’s iconic logo will feature on bottle carriers, coolers, and ice boxes at Everton’s Finch Farm training facility, as well as during home and away matches.Fans attending games at Goodison Park and, from the 2025/26 season, at Everton’s new waterfront stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, will…
A digital consultancy has secured £1.6 million in equity funding from the British Business Bank, marking a significant milestone for the lender as it celebrates having supported ten businesses in the South West in the first quarter of the year.The British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund has delivered over £5 million in equity funding to the region in the first three months of this year, facilitated through fund managers Maven Capital Partners and FSE Group. This initiative aims to support innovation and stimulate economic growth.Changing Social Limited, the latest beneficiary of this fund, specialises in helping businesses adopt and…
Cumbrian marine services firm, James Fisher, has finalised the sale of its Rotherham-based subsidiary, Martek Holdings, for £12.1 million. The transaction, which was completed in a cash deal, marks a strategic move for the company.James Fisher originally acquired Martek Holdings in January 2019 for £9 million, with an additional potential consideration of up to £1 million contingent on meeting profit targets by the end of February 2020. Martek, founded in Rotherham in 2000, is known for its distribution of premium mission-critical safety, monitoring, and medical equipment to the maritime industry. This notable acquisition was completed by a regional fund managed…
Cumbrian marine services company, James Fisher, has successfully completed the sale of Martek Holdings and its subsidiaries, based in Rotherham, for £12.1m.James Fisher, headquartered in Barrow-in-Furness, initially acquired Martek in January 2019 for £9m in cash, with the potential for an additional £1m, contingent upon a profit target for the year ending 28 February 2020.Founded in Rotherham in 2000, Martek is an international distributor of premium mission-critical and life-critical safety, monitoring, and medical equipment for the maritime industry. It has been bought by a regional fund managed by Foresight Group and Martek’s management team, in a cash deal involving an…
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