The Man Who Challenged America: The Life and Obsession of Sir Thomas Lipton: Laurence Brady
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Born in Glasgow in 1850, Thomas Lipton was one of the world’s first global entrepreneurs. A keen yachtsman, he mounted a British challenge against the American holders of the America’s Cup on five occasions between 1898 and 1930 but was unsuccessful each time. Yes, in the process of doing so, his fame spread around the world and his name became a byword for sportsmanship and diplomacy.
About the Author
A graduate of Glasgow and Strathclyde Universities, Laurence Brady has previously lived and worked in Italy, Spain, Russia and Australia. He has worked with many leading business figures in the UK in a fundraising and communications capacity and he is a specialist in major gift fundraising. He was the UK Head of Major Gifts for Cancer Research UK for two years when the charity was formed. In 2005 he formed Brady Associates Ltd, a funding and corporate responsibility consultancy.