Scottish businessman Campbell Scott, originally from Fife, was tragically discovered deceased after he went missing in Kenya. He was attending a conference at the JW Marriott Hotel in Nairobi and was last seen by his colleagues on February 16. The 58-year-old held a senior director position at the credit scoring firm Fico, and his employer confirmed on Monday that local authorities had positively identified his body.
A spokesperson for Fico expressed the deep sorrow felt by the company’s staff upon hearing the heartbreaking news. They highlighted Scott’s significant contributions to the international Scores business since joining Fico in 2014. He played a vital role in introducing Scores to new markets and expanding the company’s business through existing partnerships. The spokesperson emphasized Scott’s sense of humor, kindness, and the profound loss felt by all who knew him. They also requested respect for the privacy of Scott’s family and friends during this difficult time.
Originally educated at Woodmill High School in Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy Technical College, Mr. Scott had a successful career across various companies before his tenure at Fico. The JW Marriott hotel, where he stayed in an affluent district of Nairobi known as Westlands, served as the backdrop for the tragic events. Reports indicated that the local authorities, with the assistance of Interpol, had launched a search operation following his disappearance. The UK Foreign Office has been contacted for further information on the case
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