Striding to a new experience Ivan Menezes arrives at Diageo’s modest Scottish headquarters on Edinburgh’s Gyle business park amid some excitement that the group CEO had flown in for a rare public appearance in Scotland. He greets the assembled media with a Hollywood-style smile that would not look out of place at a red carpet […]
Interviews
Interview: Stuart Patrick, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce
Reviving the art of making things We’re in one of those rooms where history seems to seep out of the walls and provides a ghostly reminder of the trading deals discussed in times past. Since 1877 the corner offices at 30 George Square have been home to Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, the oldest Chamber in […]
Interview: Chris Peace, recruitment specialist
Aiming high for customer service It was a big night for Chris Peace, seeing his small recruitment business go up against the likes of EDF and TalkTalk at an awards ceremony in London. Peace was in his best bib and tucker for the customer services awards held at the Hilton Park Hotel in London’s Park […]
Interview: Spiros Margaris, fintech influencer
The future is here ‘and it should scare you’ A quick glance at the conference agenda reveals a presentation entitled ‘A nightmare on European banking street’. The pre-lunch session promises to unnerve a few delegates who had already been warned that the outlook could be scary if they fail to prepare for the shape of […]
Interview: Stephen Ingledew, FinTech Scotland
Targeting a top spot in the data league As the first man in charge of a new sector initiative a lot rests on the shoulders of Stephen Ingledew. He arrives duly prepared with a batch of print-outs to show that he’s not wasted any time since being appointed the chief executive of Fintech Scotland. He […]