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Spencer Gore
Born
Spencer Gore, 1975
NationalityBritish
OccupationCEO of EMJ
Known forFounding of EMJ
SpouseClaire Gore
Children3 Children
ParentChristopher & Dorothy Gore
Websiteemjreviews.com

Spencer James Gore is a British entrepreneur, best known for founding the European Medical Journal (EMJ).,[1][2][3] an open-access medical journal. In addition to his work in medical publishing, Gore owns Chelmsford City Football Club[4], a semi-professional football club based in Chelmsford, Essex. He has received various recognitions, including The King's Awards for Enterprise[5] and being named Entrepreneur of the Year at the British Dyslexia Association's (BDA) 50th annual awards night[6] of which he is now a judge[7]. He was also listed by LDC in The Times as one of the 50 most ambitious business leaders[8].

Early Life

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Gore was born in Boreham, Chelmsford, in 1975 to Christopher and Dorothy Gore. He attended Boreham Junior School and Ingatestone Anglo European School. After a year of A-Level studies, he worked in a pub and later at an insurance broker before returning to complete his A-Levels at Chelmsford College.

Gore attended University College London (UCL) but left without completing his degree. In 2023, he joined the advisory board for the UCL School of Management.[9]

Career

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Gore began his career in television, working in production, including on the second series of The Office. He later transitioned into publishing, starting in sales at WMRC, a business intelligence company. He also worked at EMAP before returning to WMRC. In 2008, after his proposal for a new business model was not accepted by WMRC, Gore left to pursue the venture independently.

In 2012, he founded Gorely Group,[10][11] a holding company that owns European Medical Group Ltd[12][13][14]., publisher of EMJ and EMJ Learning,[15] a continuing medical education provider. He recently expanded into the U.S. market with the launch of the American Medical Journal (AMJ), which provides insights from U.S. medical congresses.[16]

Gore also hosts a podcast titled Gold with Gore,[17] where he interviews guests from various fields about their experiences and achievements.

Philanthropy

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Gore was diagnosed with dyslexia in 2020 and supports the British Dyslexia Association (BDA), where he has been recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year.[18] He has supported the charity Kids Inspire and served on its board, and is a long-time supporter of the Soup Kitchen in London. He is also an investor in People Like Us, a Copenhagen-based social enterprise focused on neurodivergent employment[19]

Personal Life

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Gore married Claire Gore in 2005, and they have three children. He also has one sister.

References

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  1. ^ "Publishing with Purpose and a Gold-medal Performance". Meades Group.
  2. ^ https://rss.com/podcasts/misbehave/1562848/
  3. ^ https://www.x4lifesciences.com/2022/06/08/wtf-wheres-the-focus-interview-with-spencer-gore-ceo-of-emg-health/
  4. ^ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cj7dx49l2rlo
  5. ^ Sowery, Kiera. "EMJ wins a Queen's Award for Enterprise". Startups Magazine.
  6. ^ https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/news/gala-dinner-2022-a-review
  7. ^ https://www.bdanationalawards24.org.uk/our-judges
  8. ^ https://ldc.co.uk/news/where-are-they-now-spencer-gore-founder-of-emj/
  9. ^ https://www.mgmt.ucl.ac.uk/international-advisory-board
  10. ^ "GORELY GROUP LIMITED overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk.
  11. ^ https://www.inpublishing.co.uk/articles/the-power-of-the-team-15679
  12. ^ https://www.inpublishing.co.uk/articles/emj-rebrands-20926
  13. ^ "EUROPEAN MEDICAL GROUP LIMITED overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk.
  14. ^ "Spencer Gore". LDC.
  15. ^ "Home". www.emjlearning.com.
  16. ^ "EMJ's Anticipated Launch in America: A Conversation with CEO Spencer Gore". European Medical Journal. April 26, 2024.
  17. ^ "Gold with Gore". Apple Podcasts.
  18. ^ Association, British Dyslexia. "Gala Dinner 2022: A Review". British Dyslexia Association.
  19. ^ "People Like Us - Håndværksøl med Socialt Ansvar". People Like Us.