Scottish base - scope UK, Europe & USA. Provides IT consultancy and business development services to organisations seeking to exploit emerging technologies, particularly in the development of their strategies, trading models and business process optimisation. Also partner with international software and technology companies to assist with their own business and market deployment aspirations.

IRUN Solutions delivers complete marketing and business development solutions to businesses large and small. This includes a total package encompassing, website, CRM system, email / SMS marketing engines and digital media.

The Business Mentoring Programme matches experienced mentors with ambitious businessmen and women. Mentors have a genuine desire to make a difference to these businesses – This is a voluntary activity but nonetheless committed to sharing, knowledge, experiences and contacts with our mentees.

Independent e-Commerce Business Adviser working with Scottish Enterprise National and the broader economic development community to deliver e-business trading solutions in conjunction with dozens of Scottish companies. This involved engaging & deploying with national & international members of the supplier community.

This is complex organisation employing 3,500+ professionals. Even so this is just a small component in what makes up Europe’s largest employer i.e. the National Health Service. I was a Board member for over eight years…and the contrast with the fast moving world of technology couldn’t be starker! However the role did provide valuable insights into the operations of large public bodies & also provided a ‘reality check’ when contrasting this with the challenges encountered in the day-to-day world… Show more This is complex organisation employing 3,500+ professionals. Even so this is just a small component in what makes up Europe’s largest employer i.e. the National Health Service. I was a Board member for over eight years…and the contrast with the fast moving world of technology couldn’t be starker! However the role did provide valuable insights into the operations of large public bodies & also provided a ‘reality check’ when contrasting this with the challenges encountered in the day-to-day world of commerce. Show less

Systems Division marketed value-added business related IT systems. The Distribution Division promoted a range of DeskTop Publishing products throughout UK & Europe. From zero to £4m+ & 40+ staff within 4 years.

Developed a range of business IT vertical markets. Opened the first Apple Centre in Scotland (3rd in UK).

This was a new company start-up.

Overseeing offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow Aberdeen & Newcastle. Provided business-computing services to a number of ‘blue-chip’ Scottish companies.

Developed new business accounts and expanded existing client base, particularly in major accounts.

Provided in depth support and consultancy to clients, also technical back up to frontline sales staff.

Contributed to research studies and papers. Implemented a number of successful mathematical modelling OR solutions.

Developed software programmes and problem solving techniques that resulted in significant client cost savings. Representative on specialist UK government committees.

Developed presentational skills in front of very demanding audiences!