Extremely experienced, dynamic entrepreneurial leader with a track record in founding, leading and growing successful businesses. Proven ability to lead organisations to achieve commercial growth, increase market share and create significant impact. Creative, passionate Executive Director responsible for crafting and implementing corporate strategic vision, driving innovation and growth. Secured over £40m in international contracts & public tenders and obtained £2m in venture capital.Expert in leading, developing and motivating multi-disciplinary national teams. Ability to positively influence and shape strategic and operational delivery, pushing the boundaries to set new standards. Well-versed in board level corporate and project-based financial planning. Managed multiple million-pound operational and capital budgets, directing resources to achieve and deliver on ambitious goals. Globally connected and well respected with first class communication, negotiation and business development skills.Adept at developing and managing productive stakeholder relationships and partnerships across the private sector, academia, local authorities, Scottish and UK National Governments. Collaborative, encouraging and positive personality with the ability to establish credibility at all levels. Friendly, personable and emotionally intelligent with well developed interpersonal skills.Recent Founder of the Scottish Space Network and Chair of Young Enterprise Scotland. Ambassador for STEM education, dedicated to inspiring future generations. Founder of two charitable organisations focused on supporting young people, early-stage entrepreneurs and the empowerment of community-driven regeneration.Key skills and attributes include:• Entrepreneurial Director with a strong, creative vision and a strategic leadership with proven success in driving innovation and commercial growth.• Broad working knowledge across private, public, social enterprise, charitable/non-profit and academic sectors.• Board level experience in multi-disciplinary leadership, corporate governance, management and people development.• Track record of securing external funding, including public and private commercial contracts and venture capital investment.• Proficient in managing complex stakeholder relationships within public, private and non-profit sectors.• Internationally connected at senior levels within a broad spectrum of industry sectors, networks and countries.• Demonstrable skills in strategy, business direction, planning, implementation, culture creation and board development.