I am a business woman, recognised for my services to business & charity. My life’s work and my values have been heavily influenced by my parents who instilled a strong ethos & passion for balancing business with service to communities.In 2006 I founded high quality jewellery retail business The Diamond Studio, managing all aspects of production from sourcing stones from ethical mines, design, manufacturing, marketing, distribution & sale. I created the UK’s first jewellery collection in collaboration with a footballer, US international player DaMarcus Beasley. Following the success of this project I established similar partnerships with a range of football clubs including Rangers & Fulham FC, as well as at a national level with the Scottish Football Association. After The Diamond Studio evolved to focus solely on B2B I established a second business, 79GBC, using my deep knowledge of growing businesses & brand partnerships to provide consultancy services to UK & international companies looking to build their brand, expanding their national & global operations to the UK, overseas. I officially represent companies based in USA, Hong Kong, Australia & work alongside trusted associates in the Americas & Africa. I am open to further consultancy, advisory and non-executive director roles.Achievements include: I was humbled and honoured to receive an MBE from Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth in July 2018 for Services to Business & the Community Bank of England – Advisory Panel for Scotland from 2019 – December 2021.Scottish Chamber of Commerce – 2016 onwards: Ambassador promoting international business.2008, I was named ‘Businesswoman of the Year’ at the Scottish Asian Business Awards.I strongly believe in empowering other people through shared knowledge & experience.I have used my skills from years in business including my strong leadership, organisational skills, effective partnership working, networks & determination to drive change, to benefit a wide range of charities including Faith in the Community Scotland, which works with the 5% most deprived areas in Scotland: Glasgow the Caring City, founded to provide emergency response to international crises. I’ve also been an active campaigner for Kidney Research UK & was on the street team of homelessness charity, the Simon Community. I continue to be motivated by a deep compassion for humanity, inclusion, diversity, & social inequality. February 2023 –Ambassador at the Prince's TrustClement James Centre - Volunteere: summera@79gbc.com m:00447801375775 www.thediamondstudio.co.uk www.79gbc.com