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| Apr 7, 2023

Five things to know about businessman Scott Dunn

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Entrepreneur Scott Dunn. (Photo: Contributed)

Scott Dunn is an all-rounder that knows how to get the job done, the managing director of Dream Entertainment, and co-founder of the Xodus Band, has been executing high- quality events over the years.

Dunn is a business professional, who along with his team, is known for organising exquisite events on both the local and international scene.

With an innovative flair and creative mindset, Dunn is always on a quest to form new partnerships and business deals.

Though he has a seemingly busy work life, he is an all- rounded individual who strikes the perfect balance between his professional and personal life.

Dunn attends Dream Weekend in New York. (Photo: Instagram @dunnscott)

Here are five things might not have known about, entrepreneur, Scott Dunn.

 He has lived in five countries!

Dunn has has done what many dream of, living in several countries, five to be exact. He was born and bred in Jamaica of course but he grew up in Sint Maarten as a young child.

Upon graduating high school, an adventurous Dunn went to Venezuela as an exchange student to further his studies.

Dunn would eventually pursue his tertiary education in the United States, at the University of South Florida, after which he migrated to England where he worked as a re- insurance broker while studying for his Diploma in Insurance from the CII.

(Photo: Instagram @dunnscott)

“These experiences have shaped my world view. I am quick to point out that people are a lot more similar, than they are different through my experiences. We all have the same basic desires, including love, acceptance, gratitude and comfort,” Dunn said.

He’s a church man!

Despite what many may believe, Dunn is a church man! Dunn takes his worship seriously as most Fridays he can be found at church reading his lessons.

“When I tell people that I can’t do a Friday morning meeting, because I am heading to the St Andrew Parish Church (Anglican), they often think that I’m joking. Church gives me peace of mind that otherwise avoids my hectic schedule.”

(Photo: Instagram @dunnscott)

Any Wolmerian in the house?

Yes, Dunn is a proud Wolmerian who lives by the school’s motto: “Age Quod Agis” which means, “Whatever you do, do it to the best of your ability”.

During his time at Wolmers, Dunn was an avid tennis player. In his final year, his team won the Gibson Cup which was a school tennis competition at the time.

Dunn also served as student council’s president before graduating in 1992.

Dunn, a former tennis player enjoys a game. (Photo: Instagram @dunnscott)

Played Tennis for Jamaica!

Dunn represented Jamaica in the late 1980s and early 1990s in the Under 12 and Under 14 Tennis Competition.

Today, the businessman still knows his way around the court and will engage in a game or two with his friends.

“Occasionally I get on the court with some of my business partners at Dream Entertainment namely Carlos Phillpotts and Sean Shelton.”

Cousins with the late Arif Cooper

A knack for entertainment seems to run in the family, Dunn and the late music producer and DJ, Arif Cooper were cousins.

Dunn’s first event was in 1994 with his late cousin, and Richie West, who were both from the Syndicate Disco sound.

“I am very passionate about preserving Arif’s legacy and I am working with his family to ensure that this is prioritized.”

Scott Dunn

His first show was supposed to be a promising event where veteran entertainers Sean Paul, Elephant Man and many others were to perform.

Unfortunately, the highly anticipated show got “rained out” but despite this Dunn endured and the rest is history.

As for the legacy left by his late cousin Dunn said, “I am very passionate about preserving Arif’s legacy and I am working with his family to ensure that this is prioritized.”

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