Hamish Ogston CBE, FRSA, FRGS (born 1948) is a British businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder and former chairman of CPP Group plc.
The son of a dental surgeon, Ogston was educated at Cranleigh School. At the age of 18, he left the UK. His father gave him £50 at Euston Station and didn't see him again for a year. Ogston joined the Norwegian Merchant Navy, which took him to work across Canada. From here he joined a ship in the German Merchant Navy, leading him to travel and work in New Zealand, Australia and Tahiti. He worked his way around the world on building sites in Toronto, farms in New Zealand and in the advertising department of Esso in Sydney, Australia. Ogston subsequently attended Manchester University, where he studied Management Sciences, graduating in 1970.
Hamish Ogston was appointed a CBE in 2011 for services to business and the community in York. In 2001 he became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Ogston has also been awarded Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Financial Services Award in 2000 and Outstanding Alumnus of the Year Award from University of Manchester in 2002.
In 2010 Ogston was presented with a ‘Proclamation of Resolution’ by Councilwoman Janice Hahn on behalf of the Los Angeles City Council. It was awarded in recognition of his long-standing relationship with the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, his business relationships in America and his altruistic and philanthropic efforts.
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Hamish Ogston - Wikipedia Article
Hamish Ogston Foundation - Official Website of the Hamish Ogston Foundation