Former Waltham Toll Bar school pupil Jason Stockwood is chief executive of Simply Business, which is to be acquired by New York Stock Exchange-listed The Travelers Companies Inc from Aquiline Capital Partners. "Grimsby is a town like any other in the UK in that it has pockets of deprivation and a broad church of people who are experiencing the cost of living crisis," adds Stockwood, whose club sit 16th in League Two and are looking to reach the fourth round of the FA Cup for the first time in 23 years. Each portion of delicious takeaway buys a meal for someone in need - win-win! The couple have been together for 17 years and are married with two children. [1] Stockwood comes from a working class family; his mother, a single parent who worked three jobs to keep four sons clothed and fed. 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Mr Jason Stockwood holds 1 appointment at 1 active company, has resigned from 10 companies and held 0 appointments at 0 dissolved companies. He is also involved with Riverstone Developments, a private equity backed commercial real estate property developer and investor focusing on delivering all types of commercial schemes across the UK. We are under no obligation to update the content on this Website and, accordingly, no new content or articles will be posted to the Website after 31 December 2021. Our shared values and commitment to innovation make this transaction a perfect fit.. "To that end, involving the fans is essential for us: we will listen carefully to them and will want their help in running the club properly and setting an ambitious, progressive and crucially - sustainable vision for progress. In May 2021, Stockwood linked up with fellow entrepreneur and Mariners fan Andrew Pettit to, With the internet taking off, jobs in online travel followed which reached a senior level before, in 2007, Stockwood. That was a success, and was sold on, and I was then looking at the next new interesting thing. In 2010 he joined Simply Business, a tech start up in financial services where he was group CEO. Most of all, as everyone in the business is a shareholder, everyone has done well, but there is more ahead of us than behind us.. I was involved in technology and I remember thinking that online dating was really going to take off and change how people met. It would be disingenuous to say you wouldn't want someone to invest at that level in your club. What he has done in the last couple of years is nothing short of a miracle, he enthused. Gillingham v Leicester City (12:30 GMT) and Sheffield Wednesday v Newcastle United (18:00) live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and app on Saturday, 7 January, and Manchester City v Chelsea (16:30) live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and app on Sunday, 8 January. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "All power to the Wrexhams and Stockports. Jason Stockwood, pictured when chief executive of Simply Business. In 2010 he joined Simply Business, a tech start up in financial services where he was group CEO. Jason Stockwood and Andrew Pettit taking a look around Grimsby Town's Blundell Park as part of the due diligence process. media, Gift articles share up to 10 items (research and articles) a month with friends, Receive personalized newsletter with curated content, Enjoy exclusive discounts to other CompassList products and services, Share our content with your friends on social media and via email, Obtain limited access to Research Database and Insights list of articles, Receive our CompassList email newsletters, Download content you have access to in PDF format, Listen to audio content articles on the go. Grimsby Town owner Jason Stockwood has clarified comments about the club's projected losses - and has reiterated his call for better financial governance in the National League. The owner at Stockport is a really good bloke. "Andrew and I look for challenges, we look for problems to solve. The majority of Town's additions have been loans and high-quality free transfers, while some other clubs have spent big in the hope of getting out of the National League. AFC Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have spent big money since buying the club. Albert Square's chief grunting machine is worth a staggering two-and-a-half mil, which he las largely amassed through his appearances on the soap. *SPORTSTALK SPECIAL* At its best, it would create more civil harmony as productivity, capital and labour divide.. Grimsby Town owner reveals Paul Hurst contract detail and believes fans' expectations have risen, Grimsby Town owner reveals January transfer window plans and opens up on Mariners recruitment. 1 a ; ; . The rest of the content is only available if you are logged in. Something went wrong, please try again later. Passionfor the club we love. Season ticket sales are at an all-time high, with 5,700 sold for 2022-23, while Grimsby appointed their first-ever female CEO and board member in Debbie Cook shortly after Stockwood and Pettit's . Jason Stockwood (born July 1970) is an English businessman who is current football chairman and joint majority shareholder of Grimsby Town. According to idolnetworth.com, Ian Beale's once long-suffering wife is worth around 860k, which is considerably more than you or I are worth. Stockwood grew up in Antrim Way, Scartho, with his mum, grandma and three brothers, and describes himself as a "council estate kid". Grimsby Town chairman and serial tech entrepreneur Jason Stockwood has told how the area has a clear sight of goal when it comes to establishing a stronger future. People think you're out there drinking and having fun. What I'd state is, I'm genuinely happy it's a tight league this year. The Grimsby Town takeover took a big twist last week as Tom Shutes left the consortium looking to gain control of the club. The transatlantic experience gave him a taste for travelling, and led to a stay on a kibbutz in Israel. His background in real estate transactions will no doubt be an advantage as the club look to finally get their relocation underway after decades of waiting. Girl boss Lacey Turner is reportedly worth the same figure as Danny Dyer and has won more than 30 awards for her appearances as Stacey Slater. He is also the former international managing director of dating website Match.com. Stockwood was brought up by his mother as a single parent and Pettit's family ran a butcher's shop before both became wealthy enough to buy their own football club through their business. "I started to use an online dating site around 2005 and when I told my friends they thought it was hilarious," adds Stockwood. He's been appearing on British screens big and small since the 90s and starred alongside Helen Mirren for his first-ever acting gig in 1993. Looking ahead, he added: I am excited about Simply Business benefiting from Travelers extensive knowledge of the US market as we develop our approach there, as well as the resources it has to support potential expansion into additional markets. His approach to technology will be a big plus for Mariners fans, with the club crying out to be brought into the modern era across all areas. Ian Beale might look homeless, but he's minted in real life, Sign up to the Hull Live newsletter for daily updates and breaking news. By accessing and using www.compasslist.com and all pages within the domain (the Website), You accept and agree to have read, understood, accepted and agreed to be bound by the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy in full. Jason Stockwood is the chairman and co-owner of Grimsby Town Football Club. Dont look at leaders to do it, everyone needs to get stuck in and do their bit, he said. Register for free. Philanthropy- giving back to a community that has been home to our families andpride developing and growing the Mariners as a community asset which can be a significant catalyst for the regeneration of the area. "That makes it impossible for teams like Grimsby. The returning business success story was the headline contributor to the Under the Moon Grimbarians Live event, beneath the current art installation at Grimsby Minster. Jason Stockwood and Andrew Pettit remain in conversation with Grimsby Town over a takeover after the departure of Tom Shutes from the consortium. and Lessons. "You will never see a conservative government want regulations in that way, so this is a good way to do it. National League North Kidderminster Harriers will host Premier League West Ham United in the fourth round of the FA Cup. But regardless of having fun on set on one of the UK's most loved shows, the stars are raking in the big bucks. To sign up for the Hull Live newsletter, click here. The actors populating Albert Square, though, are actually paid handsomely for their efforts and some of them have been hustling for their money for several decades now. In 2020 he was invited to become a Transformational Leadership Fellow at The Blavatnik School of Government, The University of Oxford. Disclamer: Jason Stockwood net worth displayed here are calculated based on a combination social factors. Having spent time working in the travel industry as managing director of Travelocity Business, non-executive at Skyscanner and commercial roles with lastminute.com, Stockwood went on to become the international managing director of dating website match.com. "There were people who got into situations with the police which I had to solve, people who had a little bit too much to drink, and people who got ill. [7] Simply Business raised capital through a number of private equity investors, most notably from New York based Aquiline Private Equity. Privacy Policy Something went wrong, please try again later. Required fields are marked *. He graduated with a degree in philosophy from the University of Bolton in 1995, and has used his studies to form the ideas that have made his companies a success. "It is a little disappointing because it's a hell of a travel," said Hurst. During the cost of living crisis, the football club has reached out to the community to provide a warm space, while fans donated more than 150 winter coats which were distributed to those most in need. According to networthlist.org, Adam Woodyatt is worth roughly 1.7 million, an impressive figure which isn't surprising given Ian Beale has literally been EastEnders since day one. Steve also regularly appears on stage in pantomimes and serious plays about serious things. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Since then Danny has been a mainstay of the acting world and appearing onstage in London and New York and providing voices for the Grand Theft Auto series of video games. You acknowledge that you are aware that this Website contains an archive of existing content as at 31 December 2021 and is not being actively managed. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. There was no rulebook. Attendances are up, with 6,000 season tickets sold for 2022-23, yet there is lots of work ahead if the Mariners are to keep moving forward. Politics lets us down because we expect so much of people. Having graduated with a Bachelor of Philosophy (BPhil), he moved into the travel business and has previously held roles as the managing director of Travelocity, non-executive of Skyscanner and commercial roles with lastminute.com. From there, he has gone on to come CEO and then vice-chairman of Simply Business, a business insurance provider which has gained recognition for its treatment of its employees. If we can overlay technology into existing parts of a business to increase productivity, we can share that gain into a four-day week. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. He is an investor in early stage technology companies through 53 Degrees Capital. Where is Karen Vi now? "If you're in the dressing room with someone on 5K per week and you're way under that, it's not good for your culture. | I am very values-driven, and coming from Grimsby is a great place to come from and a place where many people in the town have a disproportional sense of confidence in relation to ability! We mustnt pin ourselves on individuals, we need to pin ourselves on a moment in time and get involved. Jason Stockwood Net Worth Jason Stockwood Net Worth 2023, Age, Height, Relationships, Married, Dating, Family, Wiki Biography. moments. Mum's warning as son's pains and rash lead to 'horrendous' diagnosis, Jessica has spoken out to highlight the situation for other parents and their children, 'I bought fry-up ingredients from Clarkson's farm shop - the bread alone was 6', The cost was more than double that of a supermarket, but the shopper was impressed with one of the items, Every store at St Stephen's Shopping Centre when it first opened in 2007, St Stephens sees millions of yearly visitors, Hull residents look back on the good old days of McDonalds childrens birthday parties in the 90s, Some have fond memories while others remember the 'chaos'. Patience is key, insists Stockwood. When I spoke about the loss I didn't intend to get people's heart's racing or worry anyone. "At the same time, you wish them well. It's just the potential consequences I worry about.". No timeline has been set though as to how long it will be before a decision is made one way or another, but it is hoped a takeover will be able to be pushed through with the pair. Notable investments include Olio, Chiaro, Be My Eyes and Beam. "There is great solidarity in the community that we are seeing not just at the football club, but the town overall.". With the deal to secure John Fentys stake just about to cross the finishing line, Mr Shutes informed the board and the remaining members of the group of his decision to withdraw from the process, throwing the deal into major doubt. Now aged 52, he has established himself as a global technology entrepreneur via a wide range of jobs including stints at Walt Disney World in Florida and one lively summer on the Greek island of Zante as a holiday rep. The girls paying for their parents' sins: Watch Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin on BBC iPlayer now. Copyright 2016-2023 CompassList Pte Ltd. All rights reserved. "You want to play people who can compete. Doing what I do now, it is not real work, it is a privilege to be doing stuff with technology.. I always say that was the start of my entrepreneurial career.". At no stage did we consider that because we know this is a process.". Jason is currently Chairman of Grimsby Town Football Club and Chair of the Horizon Youth Zone board. "It was a happy childhood. | ITV News Calendar In May 2021, Stockwood linked up with fellow entrepreneur and Mariners fan Andrew Pettit to take over Grimsby. I'd state too that the Fair Game Review that we are part of, a lot of the recommendations are the same as that review. Of the deal, Mr Stockwood said: This is a tremendous opportunity for our company and employees, as well as a strong validation of our business model. It is now scheduled to complete this autumn. grimsbytelegraph.co.uk - Secretary of State for Culture, Lucy Frazer MP, launched the proposals at the home of the Mariners Grimsby Town chairman Jason Stockwood is hoping the English football is facing fresh calls to overhaul promotion and relegation and make it easier for non-league clubs to climb the men's pyramid. | . We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [1], Stockwood is a lifelong supporter of his home town football club Grimsby Town; in 1979 he was attended his first game against Sheffield Wednesday. Delighted with the strong validation of the business model the acquisition has brought, the 46-year-old said: We are really proud. Had he not been finalising the deal alongside Aquiline and Travelers, something that has occupied virtually every hour of the past two months, hed have been enjoying the delights of the 3-0 win at Leyton Orient, with his brothers, one of whom is in Grimsby and the other is in Bristol.With a Manchester-born wife he has also successfully staved off City blue, ensuring his children, aged eight and five, are clad in black and white. [10][11] He wrote an article in The Guardian detailing why.[2]. Launched 11 years ago, and now employing nearly 400 people across offices in London and Northampton, Mr Stockwood joined in 2010 after more than a decade building a career with world wide web giants that have become household names. Chris Dawkes chats to new owners Andrew and Jason. "They thought it was for sad, lonely losers. Or try again in a few Creating a new men's skincare product leads to a sticky situation in Lord Sugar's boardroom Watch everything wild, weird and wonderful from the third round of the FA Cup in BBC Sport's round-up. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He described the Stallingborough business - with co-founder Jordan Brompton joining him on the panel - as one of the best entrepreneurial businesses I have ever seen at any level, by any standard. [3] After leaving school, Stockwood went on a kibbutz in Israel, he went on to work at Walt Disney World in Florida and as a holiday rep in Greece, before studying full-time in 1992 at University in Bolton. Mr Stockwood reached a senior level global head of flights and group procurement before becoming international managing director at Travelocity Business. Jason Stockwood is a technology entrepreneur, visiting fellow at the University of Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government and chairman of Grimsby Town FC Topics Grimsby Opinion Communities. We delve into the achives for the interview when investing in his beloved Mariners 'was not the plan' just four short years ago Jason Stockwood today became chairman of Grimsby Town. We. In addition to her iconic turn as Jane Beale, Laurie also appeared in the classic school drama, Waterloo Road. It was eventually sold to The Travelers Companies in 2017 for $500m.[8]. | Id never say never, but it is not the plan to do that, he said, having appreciated how Wembley has almost become a second home in recent times while he has been in London. They are not operating costs, they won't run forever. Umm wow? Stockwood met his wife, Lorna, online. His taste for adventure led to a job with travel giant Trailfinders which looked interesting and in the late Nineties he got involved with Lastminute.com. Website. "We are not struggling, absolutely not. In 2010, he became the CEO and vice-chair of online insurance company, Simply Business, that was sold for 400m in 2017.The co-founder of VC 53 has also invested in British startups across market segments, including the Series B investment round of food-sharing app OLIO in September 2021 and August 2020 financing of carbon tracking platform for banks and investors CoGo UK. Former Waltham Toll Bar school pupil Jason Stockwood is chief executive of Simply Business, which is to be acquired by New York Stock Exchange-listed The Travelers Companies Inc from Aquiline Capital Partners. Grimsby deserves better than becoming the goldfish bowl of post-Brexit Britain, gawped at by the prosperous and socially conscious, a tourist attraction on the map of social and economic deprivation. From there, he has gone on to come CEO and then vice-chairman of Simply Business, a business insurance provider which has gained recognition for its treatment of its employees. It's a question of governance and not people coming in and being huge benefactors. There has been criticism aimed at the club from a section of the fanbase online regarding the club's transfer dealings this month and how the squad is set up for the second half of the season. But not even the most diehard of . EastEnders is a national treasure of a programme, and one would assume the actors on the show audition for their role purely for love of performing, right? Please only use it for a guidance and Jason Stockwood's actual income may vary a lot from the dollar amount shown above. Stockwood has admitted that whilst Town can't compete with the level of money spent at AFC Wrexham or Stockport - nor would they want to - he believes that better governance in the division is vital to creating a fairer playing field. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The deal will help Simply Business expand beyond its UK base said Jason Stockwood, its chief executive. It has more than 425,000 customers and the past three years have seen insurance premiums placed grow by 17.5 per cent to 93 million. He had a massive impact on me. Four years later the town was crowned "Britain's unhealthiest high street". "It completely distorts the wage structure and the expectation of fans if you can sign a player from a top team and spend over 5K a week. For too long we have looked at people as consumers of products of government, and we are disappointed. Born in the fishing town, he was raised by his mother, a single parent, and grandma four miles from Blundell Park, home of the Mariners. And while he has emerged as a reluctant figurehead, he urged people not to pin hopes on individuals to deliver, but sowed the seed of individual responsibility. "It's quite canny that she has recommended the EFL and Premier League come to different financial arrangements, give them a year to sort it within themselves - but then there is a backstop. "For a kid from a council estate who ended up as a tech entrepreneur and fellow at Oxford University, there is an obvious belief that the future is positive," he says. Or try again in a few moments. Stockwood was announced as part of a consortium, led by London businessman Tom Shutes, which was interested in buying out John Fenty's majority control of Grimsby Town. But parts of the modern game n https://t.co/eQPdIEoGFy, Thanks for making the trip @lucyfrazermp. Here is our Humber business editor David Laisters interview with him after he agreed another momentous deal in late 2017. Circumstances at home and school led to him being awarded a scholarship to the US after his A-levels went badly, having been left to my own devices when my mum was working. Feb 8 Away at Southampton on Wednesday, 1 March. Looking at her CV it's no surprise really: The 65-year-old has appeared in Footballers Wives, The Bill, and Strictly Come Dancing. "I remember one game I was positioned at the away end and Newcastle fans were throwing coins and spitting at me. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Obtain unlimited access to our Research Database, including research labelled as Grimsby are looking to reach the fourth round of the FA Cup for the first. It has never been about making money, it is stretching myself and helping people. Jason Stockwood net worth 849 Thousand Millions of dollars 78% Net worth score Disclamer: Jason Stockwood net worth displayed here are calculated based on a combination social factors. Town ownership brings back FA Cup romance for Jason Stockwood Grimsby Town have defied the odds and remained unbeaten against four clubs from higher divisions in the FA Cup this. Tottenham summoned the cavalry to secure a place in the FA Cup fourth round, coming from a goal down to beat Morecambe. While aiming to bring pride back to the football, the wider town is also a key focus, with employability schemes being rolled out with private sector partners on a local and national level. "Credit to Tracey Crouch for the review. As ball boy, he got to see his hero close up. Sometimes wish #gtfc had Hollywood owners. Jason Stockwood's illuminating speech highlighted Grimsby's position 'at the centre of a number of vectors'. Technology and data run through every business I have been involved with, and I have wanted to build businesses where it meets a need., Modest about a CV of international excellence, he recalls his first forays into gainful employment in places where so many local memories have been made., At 15 I worked as a waiter at the Winter Gardens, and I worked down the docks for a few months, and that was real work. No-one knew exactly what the internet was going to be, I just grafted at it, he said. 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