Scott Borgerson is an American entrepreneur, former U.S. Coast Guard officer, and the former husband of Ghislaine Maxwell, the British socialite convicted in 2021 for her role in the sex trafficking scheme orchestrated by financier Jeffrey Epstein. Borgerson’s life has been marked by a blend of military service, technological innovation, and a personal association with one of the most notorious criminal cases of the 21st century.
Early Life and Education
Born and raised in southeast Missouri, Borgerson is the son of a U.S. Marine infantry officer and a high school teacher. He was active in his community, serving as a youth elder at his church and achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Initially considering a path in the clergy, Borgerson ultimately chose to attend the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, where he began his military career.
U.S. Coast Guard Career
Borgerson served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1997 to 2001. His duties included commanding a patrol boat conducting search and rescue and law enforcement missions in the Gulf of Mexico, serving as a ship navigator, and participating in interdiction operations in the Caribbean Sea. He also taught at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
Academic Pursuits and Early Career
After leaving active duty, Borgerson pursued graduate studies at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, where he earned a master’s degree in 2004. He later became a fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, advising on maritime policy and Arctic affairs.
Scott Borgerson’s Entrepreneurial Ventures
In 2010, Borgerson co-founded CargoMetrics Technologies, a Boston-based company specializing in data-driven maritime analytics. The firm utilized satellite and maritime data to predict global shipping patterns and financial market trends. Under his leadership, CargoMetrics was valued at $100 million in 2016. He served as CEO until 2020, when he transitioned to a new role as President and COO of a clean energy startup, H2X Inc.
Personal Life and Marriage to Ghislaine Maxwell
Borgerson’s personal life gained public attention due to his relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell. The couple reportedly married in 2016 and lived together in a $2.4 million mansion in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. Their relationship remained largely private until Maxwell’s arrest in 2020. Following her conviction in 2021, Borgerson’s association with her attracted significant media scrutiny.
Recent Developments
In 2023, Borgerson sold his Massachusetts property for $5.85 million, citing the need to distance himself from “ugly” memories associated with it. He has since relocated to a new home in Essex, Massachusetts, where he lives with his partner, Kris McGinn. Borgerson has also been involved in mentoring younger drivers and volunteering locally, using his truck to assist in community service efforts.
