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Phil Gripton

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Partner at Waypoint
📍 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Phil Gripton is a Partner at Waypoint Partners with over 30 years of B2B experience, specializing in growing creative and tech companies. A University of Huddersfield alumnus, colleagues describe him as a visionary, friendly, and approachable leader who excels at man-management.

Outside of work, Phil is a self-described "keen but incompetent golfer. " He is also a passionate and optimistic supporter of the Scotland national rugby team and Hibernian F. C. , following their progress closely.

Unique fact: Before his current advisory role, Phil served as the CEO of the publicly listed company Cupid plc.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Partner
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Agency Growth
He is a management consultant and M&A advisor dedicated to helping creative, marketing, and technology agencies scale their business and realize shareholder value.
Business Development
A self-proclaimed "sales and business development zealot, " this has been a core focus of his 30+ year career across client, agency, and operational roles.
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Career

Work history

6-2018
Partner
Waypoint
1-2018 - 1-2024
Non Exec Chair
Andragogy.co
3-2017 - 11-2023
Non Executive Director
Non Exec and Board Advisor
5-2015 - 7-2018
Chief Operating Officer (First Utility-now Octopus Energy)
First Utility
12-2013 - 5-2015
CEO
Cupid plc
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Education
2-2014 - 7-2015
ceo leadership programme
Windsor leadership trust
1988 - 1992
BA Hons
The University of Huddersfield
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