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Andrew Kean


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Position: Managing Director/Founder
Alma Mater: University of Cincinnati

Professional Background & Achievements:
Founded the award winning company in 2001 with a £1000 grant from the Princes Youth Business Trust. Offices in the UK, Germany and Australia have now been established.

‘Scotsman of the Year’ Award – Finalist - Other finalists included Sir Jackie Stewart (Formula 1 Racing Driver), Lord George Robertson of Port Ellen (Former Head of NATO) and Professor Ian Wilmut (Cloning of ‘Dolly the Sheep’)

Shell LIVEwire Entrepreneur of the Year – Scottish Finalist for the national award recognizing Scotland’s young business entrepreneurs.

Royal Bank of Scotland/Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust Entrepreneur of the Year – Finalist in 2002 for the national award recognizing Scotland’s young business entrepreneurs that received initial support from the PSYBT.

Currently a Non-Executive Director of the English Women’s Golf Association


Sporting Background & Achievements:
Inducted into the University of Cincinnati ‘Hall of Fame’
4-year letter-winner and captain of the University of Cincinnati soccer team
NSCAA Adidas All-American
CollegeSoccer.com All-American
NSCAA All-Region
NSCAA All-Ohio
Ohio Player of the Year
Conference USA – Defensive Player of the Year
Conference USA – Pre-season Player of the Year
Conference USA – All-Conference 1st Team
Conference USA – All-Conference Freshman Team
University of Cincinnati Player of the Year
University of Cincinnati Rookie of the Year
Scotland U18 National Team - Captain


Hobbies:
“Relaxing at home with my wife and son and following Glasgow Rangers as much as time allows.”

Explanation of Role at FirstPoint USA.com:
“My key roles involve the day-to-day management of our UK offices, as well as the planning, design and implementation of strategy for our UK, German and Australian offices.  I also enjoy working with our Clearing Department on the placement of our athletes and maintaining our strong relationships with the thousands of colleges and universities we work with every year.”