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Roddy Adams - Finance (Infrastructure and Energy Project Finance) Roddy is Global Head, Infrastructure & Energy Finance Group at the National Australia Bank and has over 20 years experience in developing projects internationally as a banker, sponsor and within the public sector. He has extensive infrastructure experience and has completed a range of advisory, equity, DCM and debt mandates in this sector across several jurisdictions. Within energy, Roddy acted as a sponsor for projects in the UK and the US. He currently sits on the Board of Infrastructure Partnerships Australia and has previously worked with the Highlands &Islands Development Board, Scottish Development Agency, Bank of Scotland, Scottish Hydro-Electric plc and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc. E: roddy.adams (AT) nab.com.au |
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Iain Bartholomew - Steel Industry Bluescope / BHP. |
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Jim Bowie - Landscaping / Gardening / Building Maintenance Company: J&B Southern Districts E: jblandscapes(AT)bigpond.com |
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Ian C Buchanan Ian is currently Senior Executive Adviser to, and former Regional Chairman of, Booz & Company (formerly Booz Allen Hamilton). Highlights: Moved to Asia in 1972 and led the region's first leveraged buy-out and reverse take-over; Spent next 37 years in SE Asia and Australasia at the most senior levels of business and government on the restructuring, turnaround and performance improvement of major government linked and private corporate groups, and public sector agencies in both civil and defence arenas. Current Board and/or Advisory Council Roles:
Other Affiliations: Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors; Beta Gamma Sigma, Business Honours Fraternity; Guest lecturer on Asian Strategy at Harvard and other leading Business Schools; Royal Air Force ‘Ten Ton’ Club. |
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Sean Cairney - Media Sean is Australasian editor of the Scottish Banner newspaper, a monthly international Scottish newspaper for the Scottish community worldwide. Born in Scotland, raised in Canada and now living in Australia Sean attends and reports on Scottish events all over the country. E: info (AT) scottishbanner.com W: www.scottishbanner.com |
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Ewen Cannon - Business Development (Cash Flow Finance) Ewen is Business Development Manager of the Business Capital Financial Group and specialises in Cash Flow Finance. E: ewen (AT) bcfg.com.au W: www.bcfg.com.au |
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Joshua Cornish - Education & Training Josh is Director of Marketing at TMLE - the Australian online education and training specialist. TMLE provides vocational training in a number of fields including Government, transport, and health care - with more courses being added this year (2010). E: joshua.cornish (AT) tmle.com W: www.tmle.com |
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Peter Cornish - Education & Training Early life: Peter worked and holidayed at family dairies in Barrington NSW and was educated at Newcastle Boys' HS, Uni of Newcastle, UNSW with post-graduate studies in the UK, then University of Sydney and the USA. Peter taught and lectured in the UK and Sweden, returning to Australia to be Head of English at Shore, North Sydney. He has been Deputy Headmaster the Armidale School NSW, then Headmaster and Executive Headmaster/Chancellor SCECGS Redlands 1981 to 2004. Other positions include Executive Chairman the Australian College of Physical Education Sydney Olympic Park 2004 to 2009, MD Australian Education Advancement Pty Ltd 2004 onwards, MD Teach Me Law Enforcement (TMLE) from 2010, and Chairman the Scots Australian Council (Australia). Peter has many other private interests and is a Paul Harris Fellow and Fellow of the Australian College of Educators. |
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Alan Macaulay Dick - Transport & Relocation Born Glasgow, moved to Germany c.1984 and became involved in the transport & relocation industry. Remained in Germany for over 13 yrs, including relocations and general transport services world wide. Arrived in Australia c.1997 and became MD of AIMS relocation business in the International field of Commercial and private moving. Sold AIMS International. Currently General Manager Operations at Palmers International Removals. An Australian family owned and operated company for 30 years offering complete Relocation services from our owned customs and quarantine bonded facility. Due to his international transport and relocation knowledge, Alan is called upon to advise corporations, business and private individuals on relocation project management. E: alan (AT) palmersremovals.com.au W: www.palmersremovals.com.au |
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Philip Docherty - Recruitment (Engineering & Construction) Philip is Managing Director of MPM Recruitment Pty Ltd, supplier of white & blue collar engineering and construction personnel to rail,civil & mech industries. Supplier of Stores, Forklift and general hand type work force. Philip was formerly Engineering Manager with Forstaff Pty Ltd for 16 years. He has been the Director of MPM for the past 3 years. E: philip.docherty (AT) mpmrecruitment.com.au W: www.mpmrecruitment.com.au |
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Mark Easton - Lawyer Mark is a commercial lawyer who advises a broad range of corporate clients on the strategic handling and resolution of disputes or potential disputes in the energy, funds management, manufacturing, defence, telecommunications and property industries. He has particular expertise in the handling of complex and sensitive company critical litigation, the enforcement of contractual rights and obligations, and Corporations Act matters including directors' duties and shareholder rights and remedies. Mark started his career with international law firm DLA Piper, and after several years with BP in both a private practrice and in-house capacity, Mark relocated to Sydney in 2006. Mark is admitted to practice in Scotland, England & Wales and New South Wales and was once the youngest lawyer to qualify as a Solicitor-Advocate in Scotland. |
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Terry Flynn - Recruitment (Engineering & Construction) Terry is Joint Managing Director of SW Global Resourcing Ltd, supplier of white & blue collar engineering and construction personnel to rail, oil & gas and civil & mech industries. Terry was formerly Operations Manager with Motherwell Bridge for 17 years. He has been with SW Global for the past 16 years. E: terryf (AT) sw-gr.com W: www.sw-gr.com |
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Ian Frain - Defence, Security, Aerospace systems Ian is currently Business Improvement Manager at BAE Systems in Australia. He was born in Edinburgh and grew up in South Queensferry, Scotland. Ian gained a commission in the Royal Air Force as a supply and movements officer and for 16 years had a variety of leadership roles involving operations, logistics, account management, procurement, outsourcing and partnering. In 2006, Ian and his family moved to Australia where he was employed with the Royal Australian Air Force as an Integrated Logistics Manager for the Hercules aircraft. He joined BAE Systems in 2009 as Regional HR Manager and has since moved into a Business Improvement role with the same company, employing strategic change and lean thinking. Ian has a Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Cranfield University; and has extensive experience in delivering strategic change management programmes. E: frains (AT) optusnet.com.au | LinkedIn: http://au.linkedin.com/pub/ian-frain/17/11b/338 |
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Don Gillies - Education & Training Adult and vocational education: Don is a Lecturer at the University of Technology in Sydney. He also provides Sail Training. E: drg(AT)ozemail.com.au |
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Martin Graham - Recruitment (Industrial) Industrial recruitment, access equipment, specialist cleaning, hotels, property development. Martin emigrated to Australia in 1987 and started Avoclean Services. He then opened Scruffy Murphys Hotel in 1995, and started the MPM group of companies (Director) with Philip Docherty in 2008. He is also involved in a variety of property development projects. E: martin.graham (AT) avoclean.com.au W: www.mpmrecruitment.com.au |
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Iain Stewart Gray - Finance & Private Equity Iain is Managing Director of Sydney Fund Managers Ltd. E: iain.gray(AT)sydfund.com.au |
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James (Jim) Henry, OAM - Hospitality & Registered Club Management Jim has over 38 years experience in the hospitality and club industry. He is a former Manager of Hakoah Club Bondi, CEO of North Sydney Leagues Club, Foundation Chairman of the Poker Machine Council, Federal Councillor of the Club Managers Association and Awards include Principal Friend 1994 and 1998, The Ted Noffs Foundation, and Duine Uasal (D.Ua.) awarded by The Celtic Council of Australia. Jim was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2002 in recognition for his contribution to charity within the gaming industry. |
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Jane Herring-Noal - Health & Healthcare Jane has been a Remedial Massage Therapist since 1996. She is owner of Herring's Health Care Haven, located in Terrey Hills, New South Wales. E: herringshealthcarehaven (AT) hotmail.com |
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Russell John Kennedy - Real Estate & Property Management Educated at Trinity Grammar School in Summer Hill, Sydney, Russ developed a love of rugby and a number of other sports. At 56 his playing days are over and have been replaced with golf. Russell has been involved in the Real Estate industry for the past 35 years.He is principal of Richardson & Wrench Real Estate in Crows Nest - which specializes in residential Sales, Auctions and Property Management. His Real Estate services cover the entire Lower North Shore of Sydney. E: russell (AT) rwcns.com.au W: www.rwcns.com.au |
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Rt Hon Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke (Helen Liddell) |
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Alexander Turner Massey - Chemical Turner is a retired CA. |
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David McCredie - Business Facilitation across industry David is National Manager at the Australian British Chamber of Commerce (ABCC). Twitter: @britishchamber |
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John McDermott - Broadcasting (TV) Retired Senior Executive, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) TV Production Operations. |
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John McGlynn - Entrepreneur John McGlynn founded his first business as a hobby whilst at university studying accounts then law. Having opened and acquired other businesses, Airlink group is now the largest Scottish car parking owner and one of the largest private property groups in Scotland. The Groups main activity is commercial property specialising in off-airport properties. Current projects include a 25 acre airport business park as well as an 8 acre business park close to the 2014 Commonwealth Games site in Glasgow. The most recent divisions are Storage Box that specialises in document storage and management and Storage Vault, the self storage arm. John is Vice Chairman of the Entrepreneurial Exchange, a founding Director of the Entrepreneurial Exchange in London, Vice Chairman of IAPRA, The Independent Airport Park and Ride Association. Chairman of the sister organisation in Scotland, and a member of the Business School Council at Strathclyde University. In 2009 the First Minister appointed John as an Ambassador to Business Club Scotland and asked him to serve on the National Economic Forum. He was also appointed as Travel Envoy and Business Ambassador to Glasgow Airport. John is a regular speaker at business events and supports many charities. E: john (AT) airlinkgroup.com W: www.airlinkgroup.com |
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Ian J McLeod - Retail Management Ian joined Coles as Managing Director in May 2008 with the task of restoring customer confidence and team member pride in one of the world's leading retail businesses after a decade of declining business performance. During his 30 year retail career, Ian has worked for some of the biggest names in world retail, including ASDA and Walmart in the UK and Europe. Ian also has a keen interest in sport and spent two years as CEO of the Celtic plc, and a Non-Executive Director of the Fulham Football Club. Ian is a current Board member of the St Kilda Football Club, and the Melbourne Victory Soccer Club. |
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Stuart McNair - International Business Retired company director with 30 yrs international business experience in Europe, Asia and Australia with multi-nationals, private ventures and start-ups with key roles in senior positions involving sales, marketing, finance and manufacturing. |
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David Miller, OAM - Surveying / Radio Comms & Electronics Retired. Formerly a senior investigator for the Commonwealth in Departments of: Communications (re pirate radios); Telecom; and Immigration. Also in radio communications and electronics; and Commonwealth shipping surveyor in shipping radio & electronics and navigation systems. Assisted UK govt with consular matters involving its citizens in Australia. Formed The Scots Australian Council (Australia) and is on the executive of the Australia-Britain Society. Holds Order of Australia Medal (OAM) and a Celtic honour. |
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Stuart Miller - Education & Training Stuart is CEO of TMLE, the Australian online education and training specialist. Previously he was a private consultant & project manager in the education industry. Stuart is a specialist in aquisition and resurrection of schools, internationally, and is a former New South Wales police officer. |
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Philip Morrice - Business strategy & policy Philip is a Director of TFG International Pty Ltd; Director, PRO:NED; adviser with Blake Dawson; and representative in Asia-Pacific of Daniele Ryman Ltd and in Australia of Hakluyt & Co Ltd. He is a member of the Asia-Pacific Advisory Board of Merryck & Co; representative, International Engineering & Construction Group (Taiwan); former British Consul-General to New South Wales and the UK's Director-General for Trade and Investment Promotion in Australia. Philip held other appointments in the UK Diplomatic Service including in Kuala Lumpur, Caracas, Paris (OECD Delegation), Brussels (EU Representation), Rome, Lagos, Brasilia and Taipei (as head of Mission). He is also a former Director, KPMG Consulting Australia; former Director, Trust Company International; and former Chairman, Renoir Consulting Australia. |
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Katrina Penman - Recruitment Katrina is Recruitment Consultant for Beaumont Consulting. E: katrina.penman (AT) beaumontconsulting.com.au |
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Alastair Peutherer - IT Recruitment Consulting Alastair is Senior Consultant at IT recruitment consultancy Granite Consulting in Melbourne. Prior to that, he spent two years in hands-on Business Systems Design and Development followed by 7+ years executive / IT Recruitment in the UK. Company website: www.graniteconsulting.com.au |
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Douglas Rennie - Business Consulting Douglas is Owner and Management Consultant at Douglas Rennie Management Consulting. An experienced and highly successful senior executive with particular strengths in identifying opportunities for unique business solutions, building strategic relationships and general management. Specialties: Business Assist, HR structure, business development (tender writing and submissions), project management, process flow and documentation of policy and procedures. Doug has also been Managing Director at 3energy, JES Electrical Group Co Founder, Director and Owner at Dataforce Services Pty Ltd, Business Manager UXC Limited, Founding Managing Director and Owner Fieldforce Services Pty Ltd, and Business Manager Australian Water Technologies. E: dougrennie(AT)hotmail.com.au |
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Ross Russell - ICT IS Client Technology manager at Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM), Ross is an IT professional with 20 plus years experience and has been in Australia since 1990. Email: rrussell (AT) globalskm.com |
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Freddie Small - Alpaca Breeding Company: Campsie Camelids Freddie can also assist with specialist advice on Hospitality / Accommodation. E: freddie(AT)ballochruin.demon.co.uk W: www.campsiecamelids.co.uk |
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Archie Smith - Law Archie is a property partner in a mid tier Sydney law firm. He now specialises in commercial property, mainly acting for developers and medium sized property investors. He has many years experience in advising on development sites, joint ventures, the sale and acquistion of businesses, funing and general commercial law. Archie is also a qualified lawyer in Scotland having been in general practice there for several years. As well as being a lawyer, he has an MBA. Before settlng in Australia, he worked for a voluntary organsation in Pakistan for over a year advising on small business and micro finance. E: smitha (AT) kempstrang.com.au W: www.kempstrang.com.au |
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Iain Steele - Business facilitator E: iain.steele (AT) scotent.co.uk |
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Miles Sterrick - Venture Capital . . . Growth and Green Miles is Principal of Driftwood Capital, a pre-IPO incubator in the Asia-Pacific region. E: miles (AT) driftwoodcapital.com W: www.driftwoodcapital.com |
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Iain Thompson, MA MBA - Banking & Finance Chairman of DoloMatrix International Limited. Experienced in international banking, funds management, corporate governance and proxy advice. MA University of Glasgow, MBA Cornell University. |
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Mark Wellstead - Sport & Leisure / Boating & Marine Mark is General Manager at Sydney Powerboat Centre, with Brands such as Four Winns, Carver, Maquis, Sea Doo, Quintrex, Zodiac, Mercury and ETEC. Mark's grandfather, a Scottish ship's engineer migrated to Australia in the mid 1950's, and his parents enrolled him at The Scots College Sydney, to carry on his Scottish heritage. He then trained as a marine engineer. E: mark (AT) sydneypowerboat.com.au W: www.sydneypowerboat.com.au |
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Lindsay White - Airline Management Lindsay has been in the airline industry for over 28 years, with various senior roles overseas for British Airways and now General Manager for Etihad Airways Australian operations. |
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Hugh Young - Banking & Finance Educated at The Edinburgh Academy, then Officer in the Territorial Army. Past 20 years working in commercial & business finance in various roles. Hugh is based in Sydney, as a business transaction specialist with Octet Finance Pty Ltd. |
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Nicola Youngson - Tax & Payroll Nicola is Client Relationship Manager at activpayroll Pty Ltd, which provides tax and payroll solutions for companies with global, mobile & domestic workforces. E: nicola.youngson (AT) activpayroll.com W: www.activpayroll.com |
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