Scottish billionaire Dame Ann Gloag was recently accused of participating in human trafficking, find out her age, career, background, net worth and much more
The founder of the Stagecoach Group, Dame Ann Gloag, together with her husband and two other family members, have all been accused of participating in human trafficking. However, they vehemently refuted every claim.
The multimillionaire, who is 80, was charged during a police interview on Thursday. Earlier, she was summoned to the West Lothian police station together with her spouse, David McCleary.
Who is Dame Ann Gloag founder of Stagecoach Group, her age, family, husband, foundation, net worth
Speaking to the media, her spokesman said,
Whilst we cannot comment on the details of an ongoing investigation, Dame Ann Gloag strongly disputes the malicious allegations that have been made against her, her foundation and members of her family.
Since then, she has become the talk of the town, with many people trying to find out more about her. So, here’s what we know about her:
Who is Dame Ann Gloag?
Dame Ann Gloag is a renowned Scottish billionaire businesswoman. She has been in the news because she was recently accused of human trafficking.
She was born on December 10, 1942, in Perth, Scotland. Her father was a bus driver. However, nothing much is known about her mother. She also has a brother named Brian Souter.
She did her schooling at Caledonian Road Primary School and Perth High School. Later, she qualified as a nurse.
She first married Robin Nicol Gloag, with whom she has a son named Jonathan. However, they both divorced. Later, she married businessman David McCleary. She also adopted a Kenyan boy named Peter and a 6-year-old Kenyan grandson.
She is currently 80 years old.
His career
Dame Ann Gloag spent 20 years as a burn unit sister. She helped create Africa Mercy (Mercy Ships), a floating hospital and worked on Mercy Ships UK.
In 1980, she founded the Stagecoach Group with the help of her brother Brian Souter and her first husband, Robin Gloag, and began operating buses from Dundee to London.
As the company continued to grow, it bought the National Bus Company’s businesses in Cumberland, Hampshire, the East Midlands, Ribble, Southdown, and the United Counties in the early 1990s. Stagecoach acquired further bus companies in Scotland, Newcastle, and London, with the addition of Manchester in 1993.
Manston Airport, also known as Kent International Airport, was purchased by Gloag in November 2013. In 2019, she received the title of “Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.” She also founded the Freedom from Fistula Foundation. She also supports organizations that provide relief abroad.
The net worth of Dame Ann Gloag
Dame Ann Gloag and her brother, Sir Brian Souter, are estimated to be worth £730 million, according to The Sunday Times Rich List.
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