Ben Drummond

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

SKILLS

ABOUT BEN DRUMMOND

I grew up wanting to be a professional athlete. Just ask my parents, with their encouragement I was involved in almost every sport possible. They would drive me to all training sessions, matches and tournaments that I was involved in, especially football. It didn’t take too long to realise that my right foot needed to be more than just for standing for me to make that dream reality. I was lucky to live in a street not too far from the local golf course and most kids in the street were all golfers. As you can imagine the competitiveness between us all was high and that has never really left me. Growing up in a north east town with most people being involved in the oil and gas industry, I was adamant that I would not be drawn into it. I followed my older brother down to Edinburgh for university with the view that I was going to graduate with my management degree and join any other industry. However, coming home at weekends to work with my friends in a local pub and meeting my future wife just as a finished university, I found myself looking for work in Aberdeen and predominately in the oil and gas. As I finished university the industry took a turn for the worse and jobs were scarce to come across. I helped my father’s business when I help to cover for a staff member being on maternity leave and before I knew it, I had been there for several years. It shouldn’t have been a shock as I had worked with the company throughout my later school years and during all breaks from university. I knew the company like the back of my hand, and it was an obvious choice. I have always enjoyed getting away on a nice holiday. That can be anything from a long weekend away with my family in St Andrews (not a surprise with my passion of golf) or on a nice chilled out beach holiday. I have been very fortunate to have been on holidays in America, Europe, mainly city breaks and the Middle East, but nothing has compared to the Caribbean. Something you might find strange for a pale skinned red head who needs factor 100 on. It has to be the most chilled place! Nothing beats spending time with loved ones. Most of my downtime is spent with my wife, family and friends, whether meeting for food and drinks or just having a catch up over a coffee. Most Saturdays are spent on the golf course which is my way of switching off from work. I also enjoy my football and will do my best to get to games when I can. That’s just a little something about myself, it would be great to hear something interesting about you.