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Scottish Borders

SME strategic reviews and growth strategies with an emphasis on helping businesses to adapt to changing market landscapes (e.g. digital, climate change). Special projects have included investment opportunities, renewable energy projects (undertaken directly by client and also with major developers), bank refinancing, project finance, digital marketing, business transformations, business exits. Project management services through projects including coordination of banks, legal teams, tax advisers, accountants and specialist advisers. Ongoing strategic support includes growth phases, transitions and business start-up. Business coaching and digital marketing provided. For some clients, input has been more creative including interior design and branding. Sectors: healthcare, hospitality, agriculture, rural business, micro business, small business.

Scottish Borders

London, United Kingdom

Head of Digital Communications team for RBS Group - a senior corporate communications role to set-up a new, modern approach to digital comms. Required hire of a new team fit for future requirements of the organisation. Responsible for digital content across rbs.com, social media channels, video with audiences including the general public, investors, government, media and employees.

Management of RBS Communications research team with responsibility for public opinion research, analyst support and strategic communications advice.

Advisory for structured, convenanted bonds (USD, GBP, EUR) for major UK corporates in the infrastructure and health care sectors.

London, England, United Kingdom

Fundraising team for RBS Asset Management's first private equity fund, RBS Special Opportunities Fund. Investors included secondary private equity specialists, institutional investors and ultra high net worth private bank clients. Responsibility for data room including due diligence, drafting of marketing materials including pitchbook, teaser and IM, tracking investor/fundraising progress, fund legal documentation, project management.