An experienced Non-Executive Director who supports owner managed Scottish based businesses through periods of change. Focused on helping to develop and execute strategy, ensuring that the right people are doing the right things in leadership and that the company has the financial capital and data to successfully deliver the strategy. Always happy to have a conversation to see if I can help or point you in the direction of someone else who can.A Chartered Accountant who has successfully held Senior Executive and Non-Executive roles in International and UK based companies, addressing significant operational and commercial challenges. A natural leader and communicator who builds trust and relationships based on honesty and personal integrity and who has developed an expertise as a sounding board and in executive development, coaching and mentoring. Skilled in strategic planning, executive team development, financial leadership, international trading and optimising the global supply chain. Founding partner of Strathblair Associates LLP; an organisation established to support growth in Scotland's SME and family business communities. A member of YPO Scotland.Specialties: Business Transformation, Leadership, Business Strategy, Commercial and Financial Management, Corporate Turnaround, International Trading, Global Supply Chain, Mergers and Acquisitions, Treasury Management, Executive Team Building, Coaching and Mentoring, Leadership Development, Textiles, FMCG, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, E-commerce development