Tributes Honor Scottish Businessman Campbell Scott Found Murdered in Kenya
Campbell Scott, a 58-year-old Scottish businessman and FICO director, was found murdered in Kenya after going missing on February 16. His remains were discovered with severe burns, leading to an investigation where two arrests were made. Colleagues recall him as vivacious and generous, while FICO mourns his passing, calling him a significant leader in their company.
Tributes are pouring in for Campbell Scott, a Scottish businessman found murdered in Kenya. The 58-year-old, who worked as a senior director at the American data analytics firm FICO, arrived in Nairobi on February 16, but he was reported missing after departing the JW Marriott Hotel in the affluent Westlands district the same day.
Scott’s remains were discovered in Makongo Forest, approximately 66 miles from Nairobi, bound and showing signs of severe facial burns, likely inflicted to conceal his identity. Investigators have arrested a taxi driver and a waiter in connection with his death, with a post-mortem planned for Wednesday.
Scott, originally from Dunfermline, Fife, was educated at Woodmill High School and Kirkcaldy Technical College. He held positions in several companies including the Royal Bank of Scotland and joined FICO in 2014, where he was based in London.
Toni Harridge, a colleague and friend, remembered Scott as a man with a “big heart” and said he was “larger than life” with an amiable sense of humor. He emphasized Scott’s generosity and his commitment to supporting others.
FICO expressed devastation over Scott’s death, affirming his importance in their international Scores business. They confirmed his identity and stated, “we are devastated by this tragic news.” The UK Foreign Office is supporting Scott’s family and is in contact with local authorities in Kenya.
The untimely death of Campbell Scott, following his mysterious disappearance in Nairobi, has sparked widespread tributes and an ongoing investigation. His contributions to FICO and his vibrant personality are fondly remembered by colleagues and friends. The authorities are pursuing leads to uncover the circumstances surrounding his death.
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