Tom Flockhart

Thomas "Tom" Flockhart (12 January 1949 – 24 April 2022) was a Scottish businessman who founded Capital Document. He was also involved in efforts to reform practices in the leasing and public procurement sectors.

Early life and education Born in Lanark, Scotland, Flockhart was adopted as an infant and raised in Prestonpans, East Lothian. He attended Preston Lodge High School, completed an apprenticeship at the engineering firm Ferranti, and earned a Higher National Diploma (HND) in mechanical engineering.

Career In 1970, Flockhart began working in sales for 3M, selling photocopiers. In 2009, he engaged with the Scottish Government on its public procurement framework, which led to changes in the process to improve access for Scottish-based businesses.