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Businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood dies aged 84
BBC BusinessMonday, July 27, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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The Aberdeen-based businessman turned his family's boat repair firm into an oil and gas engineering giant.
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What happened
The Aberdeen-based businessman turned his family's boat repair firm into an oil and gas engineering giant.
Why it matters
Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating.
Background
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Timeline
BBC Business published: Businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood dies aged 84
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Economic impact
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