Scaffolder who launched business as struggling council estate teen lands £62million payout

A scaffolder who started his business as a teenager has landed a multi-million payout after a wise move on the London Stock Exchange . Thomas Ryder, 41, became obsessed with the gym as a teenager. Working out created his passion for business and led him to open his first sports supplement store called 'Body Fuel' at the age of 18.

We are in an industry worth £189billionn and the US is 50 per cent of that. You can’t ignore the fact that it’s by far the biggest opportunity. Our priority is to keep growing. We have not scratched the surface of where we can be. The growth opportunity ahead of us is huge.” Alongside the US plans, the business is also looking to expand its target audience.

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