Simon Crowther

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Simon Crowther
Simon Crowther.jpg
NationalityBritish
CitizenshipUK
Alma materUniversity of Nottingham
OccupationEntrepreneur
Websitesimoncrowther.engineer

Simon Crowther is a London-based civil engineer and chartered water & environmental manager.[1][2] He is the founder of the FPS Group.[3][4][5][6] Crowther has been recognized by Forbes Magazine in their top ‘30 Under 30’ Europe list for his work in the industry.[7][8][9]

Early life and education

Crowther was inspired to help others as a result of the 2007 flooding,[10][11][12] and he began work that earned him a coveted Arkwright Engineering Scholarship and the opportunity to represent the United Kingdom at the Stockholm World Water Week.[13] He dined with Sweden's King and Queen and got a diploma from Crown Princess Victoria. He also holds a Civil Engineering[14] degree which he acquired from the University of Nottingham.[15][16][17]

Career

Crowther's drive for lowering flood risk[18][19] derives from his family's unfortunate experience in 2007 when their home was swamped.[20][21][22] While still at university, he launched his first firm, Flood Protection Solutions Ltd, at the age of 18.[23][24][25] Under his guidance, the company grew to a two-million-pound turnover in five years, with clients ranging from homes to heavy industry,[26] including the NHS,[27] Environment Agency,[28][29][30] and Thames Water.[31][32][33]

Crowther invested in adapting new technology linked with the sector and also developed an e-commerce site[34] in 2017,[35][36] making the best equipment readily available to all, in order to suit the needs of the demanding flood risk industry.[37] Crowther founded 'FPS Environmental Ltd' in 2021, which is known for its extensive work in raising awareness of flood risk and taking precautions for the same.[38][39]

Crowther is known for his involvement in the upliftment of the LGBTQ+ community.[40][41] He was included in Attitude Magazine’s 101 List as an LGBTQ+ trailblazer[42]changing the World.[43] He's also featured in the media, most notably in a Channel 4 series called A Summer of Wild Weather,[44][45] which examines the possible consequences of climate change on the United Kingdom.[46][47][48]

Gallery

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In the media

     

References

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  2. ↑ Lonsdale, Sarah. "Deep impact". thetimes. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  3. ↑ "The Entrepreneur Q&A: Simon Crowther, FPSG". Startups.co.uk. 27 September 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  4. ↑ "Simon Crowther". Global Shakers. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  5. ↑ "Protecting critical infrastructure from flooding". UK Construction Online. 30 March 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  6. ↑ "Man gets an adorable email from his grandparents after they find out he's gay from the newspaper". scoop.upworthy.com. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  7. ↑ "With the energy price cap set to soar, 7 practical ways to reduce your fuel bills". www.newschainonline.com. 3 February 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  8. ↑ "Safeguarding more than jobs". archive.weareumi.co.uk. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  9. ↑ Nagesh, Ashitha (26 May 2016). "Guy says graduates have been 'cheated' by 'underhand student loan changes'". Metro. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  10. ↑ Bunn, Matthew (10 October 2019). "Flood in his family's home led entrepreneur, 25, to launch his own business". Business Live. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  11. ↑ "From Dropout to Billionaire: Is Graduating Essential?". CEO Today. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  12. ↑ "My student loan was mis-sold, says graduate". BBC News. 26 May 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  13. ↑ "Internship at Flood Protection Solutions". Love Business East Midlands. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  14. ↑ "Engineering graduate says students are being misled about interest on loans". International Business Times UK. 26 May 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  15. ↑ "Engineer In Battle To Prevent Floods Following Ten Year Anniversary". Bdaily Business News. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  16. ↑ "London floods: Specialist warns of real risk to life as he predicts 'it will happen again'". uk.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  17. ↑ "fire-service-role-flood-risk-management". www.thebigredguide.com. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  18. ↑ "Flood Prevention". Premier Construction News. 26 January 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  19. ↑ "farms-and-flooding-how-to-recover-and-build-resilience". natwestbusinesshub.com. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  20. ↑ "Turning Tragedy Into A Business". theexecutivemagazine. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  21. ↑ "Investment strategy – is surface water the biggest flood risk?". Property Investor Today. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  22. ↑ Reporter, Property. "Does flooding affect your property purchase?". Property Reporter. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  23. ↑ "Simon Crowther from Flood Protection Solutions - Tomorrow's Engineers Week". teweek.org.uk. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  24. ↑ McClelland, Jim (17 March 2020). "Infrastructure must keep up with the rising tide of extreme weather". Raconteur. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  25. ↑ "leggono-un-giornale-e-scoprono-che-loro-nipote-e-gay-la-reazione-dei-nonni-e-bellissima". gay.it. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  26. ↑ "Graduate whose loan grew by £1,800 in one year says students were misled". The Guardian. 25 May 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  27. ↑ "The UK's Housing Problem and Flooding". www.thornbakerconstruction.co.uk. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  28. ↑ Smith, Mikey (31 December 2015). "Environment Agency refused free loan of hi-tech flood barriers on Christmas Eve". mirror. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  29. ↑ "Man shares "adorable" email grandparents sent after finding out he is gay from article". Newsweek. 24 January 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  30. ↑ Harvey-Jenner, Catriona (27 May 2016). "This student wrote an angry letter to the government about student loans, and he's got a point". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  31. ↑ Bunn, Matthew (7 October 2019). "Flood protection firm borne out of owner's devastation wants to go international". NottinghamshireLive. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  32. ↑ "Keeping you safe at home | Case Study". Neon - Brilliant inspiration. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  33. ↑ Bickerton, Alan (12 March 2020). "The long road to recognition | Envirotec". envirotecmagazine. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
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  35. ↑ Hudson, David. "Grandparents send this message to grandson after finding out he's gay". Queerty. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
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  38. ↑ "Investment strategy – is surface water the biggest flood risk?". Property Investor Today. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  39. ↑ Sharman, Laura (26 July 2021). "London floods: Specialist warns of real risk to life". www.standard.co.uk. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  40. ↑ "Guy Gets Adorable Email From His Grandparents After They Found Out He's Gay From Newspaper". Comic Sands. 18 January 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  41. ↑ Browning, Bil. "His grandparents found out he's gay from a news article. So they sent him an email about it". LGBTQ Nation. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  42. ↑ Pinchess, Lynette (22 December 2021). "Flood expert named trailblazer by UK's best-selling gay magazine". NottinghamshireLive. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  43. ↑ "Simon Crowther". pocketmags. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  44. ↑ Henden, Amalie (13 February 2020). "UK storm warning: Are Atlantic storms getting worse? Why are we getting so many storms?". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  45. ↑ "Govt Mis-Sold Me Student Loan, Says Graduate". Sky News. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  46. ↑ "UK floods: Extreme weather puts the floodlight on climate change". Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate. 26 July 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  47. ↑ "Mitigating Risk: Why Environmental Factors Should Be High on the Agenda". Business Advice. 15 September 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
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