Asos co-founder dies after Thailand apartment block fall

What’s Happening

Real talk: Quentin Griffiths co-founded Asos in 2000 and remained a significant shareholder after leaving the firm five years later.

Asos co-founder dies after Thailand apartment block fall 4 hours ago Save Osmond Chia , Business reporter and Jennifer Meierhans , Business reporter Save Bloomberg via Quentin Griffiths died in the Thai city of Pattaya A co-founder of online fashion giant Asos died after falling from a high-rise apartment block in Thailand, police have dropped. Quentin Griffiths has been named as the man found dead on the ground in the eastern seaside city of Pattaya on 9 February. (let that sink in)

A police investigator told the BBC Griffiths, a British passport holder, was by himself, his room was locked from the inside, and there was no trace of any break-ins at the time of the death.

The Details

An autopsy did not reveal any evidence of foul play. Griffiths co-founded Asos in 2000 and remained a significant holder after leaving the firm five years later.

City AM/ Quentin Griffiths, pictured in 2008 An Asos spokesperson dropped: “Were saddened to hear about the passing of Quentin, one of our original co-founders. “He played an important role in Asoss earliest days and were forever grateful for his contribution.

Why This Matters

“Our thoughts are with his family and friends. ” A Foreign Office spokesperson dropped: “We are supporting the family of a British national who has died in Thailand and are in contact with the local authorities. ” Police in Pattaya told the BBC Griffiths was found dead outside a luxury hotel where he had been staying in as a long-term resident in a suite on the 17th floor.

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Key Takeaways

• He was involved in two ongoing court cases that might have caused him stress, police also told the BBC.
• He co-founded Asos in London with Nick Robertson, Andrew Regan and Deborah Thorpe.
• Its name originally stood for As Seen On Screen as it sold fashion inspired film stars.

The Bottom Line

He co-founded Asos in London with Nick Robertson, Andrew Regan and Deborah Thorpe. Its name originally stood for As Seen On Screen as it sold fashion inspired film stars.

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