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Sir William Haughey, an inspirational Scottish businessman. There are not many Scots who have built a tiny business with only four employees into a global giant employing 11,000 people, but Glasgow-based entrepreneur Willie Haughey is one of them. His company, City Refrigeration Holdings, has grown from humble beginnings in 1985, with a turnover of £100,000, to become the biggest privately-owned facilities management company in Europe with a turnover of £400 million. Sir William has received many awards including a Knighthood announced in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List (2012), Glasgow Chamber of Commerce — Lifetime Achievement Award (2009), Business Man of the Year Award (2003) and Entrepreneur of the Year (2000).

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