I enjoy talking about the reality of running a business, not just what happens on a spreadsheet. That’s what drives me and what helps us provide great service to our clients.

Ally Scott

EY UK&I Clients & Industries Leader; EY Entrepreneur of the Year™ UK Co-Partner Lead; Head of M&A in Scotland, Ernst & Young LLP

Passionate about entrepreneurship. Recognised dealmaker with more than 30 years’ experience. Keen golfer.

Ally is an experienced corporate finance partner, advising founders and entrepreneurs on accessible capital for growth, pursuing expansion strategies and ultimately exiting businesses through a merger or sale to create entrepreneurial wealth.

Ally received the Outstanding Contribution to Dealmaking Award, which recognises his significant impact on the corporate finance industry, alongside his award-winning M&A team in Scotland.

He joined the EY organisation in 2016, after successfully growing a major corporate banking brand in Scotland for 11 years. During his tenure, he presided over a tenfold increase in the scale of its corporate banking operations.

In 2009, he created an oil and gas industry team for a previous employer, centred in Aberdeen and London, with specialisms in oilfield services and exploration and production. He also led several landmark deals for the firm.

Ally is a member of the Chartered Banking Institute.

How Ally is shaping the future with confidence

“Wellbeing within the workplace has become more of a talking point amongst organisations and it’s up to the leadership teams to lead by example and to encourage positive behaviour.

People are the heartbeat of our business and ensuring their wellbeing is vital to our performance, reputation and culture.

Wellbeing and a sense of community at work are not things we can install like a new software programme – they require an ongoing, iterative process and I’m committed to prioritising this at a leadership level.”

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