David Andrews

“Only around 3 per cent of the Fortune 500 companies outsource their back office functions. This is a very young market, and there is plenty of scope for growth in an industry that is already worth £1…”

“Contracts he usually signs with clients are lengthy, lasting between seven to 10 years.”

“He left his job and took six months to raise $50m (£30.2m) from US investors to start the business.”

“When it floated in London two years ago he made £13m from selling part of his stake, though he still retains a 10 per cent holding in the business worth around £40m.”