IoD Scotland

📢 The newest edition of the IoD Scotland Direction Magazine is now available, with a focus on the theme of entrepreneurialism. 💼 As we pass from one year to the next, different business leaders discuss how their companies have responded to economic and social change while still delivering sustainable growth. Alongside exploring such efforts, the issue highlights the work that the IoD does in supporting them. 🥃 Simon Erlanger describes his work to deliver profits with purpose at Isle of Harris Distillers Ltd., where the local community provides a source not just of inspiration and ingredients, but young talent that can help deliver growth in the long term. 🤝 Ailsa Campbell, MBA also speaks about the value of community engagement, while Callum Cruden emphasises the value of apprenticeships both to businesses and as a foundational step in professional development. 📝 The issue also features: ⭐ Gavin Bell and Mairi Mickel discussing their career journeys and approaches to leadership. ⭐ Bill Magee and Scott McGlinchey talking about how new developments in AI can be shaped to fit entrepreneurial goals. ⭐ Kieran Smith sharing insights from his transition from the corporate world to an entrepreneurial path. ⭐ Updates on branch activities, future events, as well as benefits available to all our members. ⬇ Read the full edition below, or click the link to download your own copy! https://lnkd.in/eyWKNwNf

IoD Glasgow and West of Scotland is delighted to host this Members Connect session for new and aspiring Directors. If you are starting your journey as a new leader or director, a strong network can be invaluable. The session will be hosted by Ezra Wilson, a member of the Glasgow and West of Scotland Committee. Ezra is Managing Director of V360, part of Prime Secure. 

❓ How does the North-East navigate a Just Transition ➡️ A just energy transition will present opportunities for businesses and organisations across all sectors. How do directors and senior executives make the most of these opportunities and contribute to a truly just transition? 📆 Join this in-person event with expert input and the opportunity to gain valuable insights via a workshop format.

🙌 We're excited to welcome a range of new members who joined our IoD Scotland community in March! IoD Aberdeen & Grampian Branch Alex Cardow Sarah Jane Hogg IoD Edinburgh & Lothians Branch Agnes Uwanyiligira Allison Forrest Gillian McCracken Jamie McGregor Kevin Rivers Mary Scott Neil McIntosh Scott Marriott IoD Glasgow and West of Scotland James Murdoch Jim Aitken Lorna Mcpherson IoD Highlands & Islands Russell Fraser IoD South of Scotland Mary Thomson #member

Our latest edition of Business HQ Monthly at The Herald Scotland, out today, features a major exclusive poll of Scottish business leaders. The views revealed, on a range of questions on matters including the relative performances of the Scottish and UK governments and on whether Sir Keir Starmer’s administration will mitigate the detrimental effects of Brexit, make for very interesting reading. So too do business leaders' views on whether the Labour government has got off to a good start on business and the economy, and on how the performance of the SNP administration at Holyrood is perceived to have altered with the change at the top last year. I very much enjoyed designing the questions for this poll in what has been a turbulent economic and political landscape. And it was fascinating to analyse the numbers when they came in from the survey, conducted with the Institute of Directors in Scotland, as I composed this month’s big read. Many thanks to the IoD Scotland and Catherine McWilliam as well as to Lisa Donnelly for a great partnership on this major poll. Read all about it here… https://lnkd.in/eJF7jtXy And here... https://lnkd.in/ej-XEei7 And don't miss the array of other great content in our latest edition. Henry Faure Walker David Ward Callum Baird Catherine Salmond scott wright Kristy Dorsey Brian Donnelly Deborah Anderson Stephen McDevitt Newsquest Media Group

☕ The IoD Aberdeen & Grampian Branch networking breakfast is back in May. In the scenic surroundings of the Royal Northern and University Club you can catch up with fellow members, and find out more about what the branch has planned for the year ahead! ⬇️ Book your place by clicking below: https://lnkd.in/eETjENYz

🍷 Wine Tasting with a local expert – and get to connect with fellow members too! We are delighted to welcome Euan Robertson – the ‘Alba Wine Guy’ – who will take us through an oenophillic delight!   ⬇️ Book your place now on the link below: https://lnkd.in/eSXxmr7j

Grateful to IoD Glasgow and West of Scotland chair, Mark Spragg for taking part in this discussion on our behalf. #ConnectingLeaders #VisibleLeadership

📢 Host Marlene Lowe welcomes Richard Scaife, Director, The Keil Centre, to the newest episode of the ‘Leaders in Business’ podcast. Richard shares his journey from aspiring pilot to psychologist, and discusses his early interest in psychology, the importance of human factors in various industries, and his experiences in occupational psychology. He emphasises the significance of understanding human behaviour in safety and performance improvement, as well as the challenges of leadership and the balance between personal and professional life. ⬇️ Follow the links below to catch up with this episode and to explore the podcast back catalogue! 📌 Apple: https://lnkd.in/eeQ_njq2 📌 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e5G2Avw4 📌 Amazon: https://lnkd.in/e4TNZqyJ

📢 IoD Scotland launches search for IoD Fife & Tayside Branch chair. The Institute of Directors is seeking a new chair to become the voice of business for Fife and Tayside. 📍 The IoD is a membership community for directors that provides professional development, valuable connections and an influential lobbying voice. 📍 IoD members range from start-up entrepreneurs to directors of large SMEs and international companies, as well as the public and third sectors. 📍 The Fife & Tayside branch has over 130 members across a wide range of industries. 📍 The successful candidate will support the IoD’s commitment to create better directors. They will focus on building inclusion, diversity and the highest standards of corporate governance while attracting new members to the Institute. 📍 The voluntary position, for a three-year term, is open to IoD members who live or work in Fife & Tayside. Applicants must have a demonstrable track record in board or equivalent roles with established business interests and a strong network of contacts. 📆 Candidates should send their CV and covering letter to iod.scotland@iod.com by the 4th May 2025.