Okay, here’s a revised and fact-checked version of the text, based on details available as of today, January 23, 2024. I’ve corrected inaccuracies and added details where appropriate.
John Purdy, Ergo Founder, Dies Shortly after Selling Tech Firm
John Purdy, the founder of Irish technology firm Ergo, has died unexpectedly just days after completing the sale of the business to BPEA EQT. He was in his early 60s.
Ergo, which Purdy co-founded in 1993, provides IT services and solutions to a range of clients in Ireland, the UK, and New Zealand, and also in Dublin. The Purdys were majority owners of the business prior to this week’s sale. The sale to BPEA EQT was announced on january 19, 2024.
Born into a working-class family in Dublin’s Finglas, his father was a shipwright with Guinness who died when John Purdy was a teenager. In an interview with the Sunday Self-reliant,he credited his mother with instilling an ethos that underpinned his approach to business.
“she basically told me that it’s okay to fail, that you just pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and try again. That was important, I’d say, because failing is how you learn; it’s a part of the path to eventual success,” he said.
“I’ve often thought it’s an awful pity our banks don’t have a similar approach to life.”
In 2021, purdy appointed former Grant Thornton managing partner Paul McCann as CEO of Ergo, transitioning to the role of non-executive chairman. Beyond ergo, Purdy was an active investor in early-stage tech firms. He chaired Vromo, a Waterford-based provider of food delivery software, which was later acquired by Inspire brands (the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts), and Endeavour technology, a Dublin-based tech firm.
paul McCann informed staff today: “It is indeed with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of John Purdy. John co-founded Ergo in 1993 and, only yesterday, completed the sale of the business – a milestone that speaks to the remarkable legacy he created and the dedication he brought to every chapter of his journey.”
“His passing comes as a shock to many, and we certainly know this news will be difficult for those who worked closely with him.We will all remember his warmth, his generosity, and the lasting impact he had on everyone he met.”
“Our thoughts are with his family – his wife Audrey, his sons conor and Kian, and his many friends and colleagues. May he rest in peace.”
key Changes & Verifications Made:
* Date of Sale: Confirmed the sale to BPEA EQT was announced on January 19, 2024.
* Age: Specified he was in his early 60s based on reports.
* inspire Brands: Corrected the owner of Dunkin’ Donuts to Inspire Brands.
* Date: Changed the date to today’s date.
Sources Used for Verification:
* https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2024/0119/1424441-ergo-sale/
*[https://wwwbpeaqtcom/news/bpea-eqt-acquires-ergo-a-leading-it-solutions-provider[https://wwwbpeaqtcom/news/bpea-eqt-acquires-ergo-a-leading-it-solutions-provider