Billy Allan

Billy completed his first buy-out in 1995 and since then has been actively involved in a number of leveraged buy-outs, working closely with private equity investors and high net worth individuals.

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He joined E.J. Stiell as an apprentice in 1976 and led a management buy out in 1995. Between 1995 and 2002 he transformed Stiell into the leading independent UK facilities management company.

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Following the successful sale of Stiell to Alfred McAlpine, Billy became part of a buy-in team at ASCO, the Aberdeen based oil and gas logistics business.

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Against a background of credit crunch, recession and fluctuating oil prices, Billy delivered strong growth at ASCO, building an international group of companies through a series of acquisitions before achieving a successful exit in 2011.

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In parallel, Billy was also part of the buy-in team at Europa Support Services, where he was Chairman between 2006 and 2013, when the business was sold to Bilfinger Berger.

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Over the last twenty years, Billy has also been involved in a number of smaller investments across a range of markets, normally as Chairman and co-investor.

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Billy has been Chairman of the Scottish University for Industry, the inaugural Chairman of Skills Development Scotland, and a Board Member at Partick Thistle Football Club.