Andrew Noble: opportunities need more capital The venture capitalist tells TERRY MURDEN that the north’s early stage companies face a funding battle with the Golden Triangle As a former Olympian, Andrew Noble knows what it takes to hit the heights of success. But he’s concerned that Team spin-off in the north of Britain is not […]
Interviews
Interview: Tommy Cook, Calnex Solutions
Tommy Cook: I hadn’t thought about starting a business (pic: DB Media Services) The telecoms chief executive was an accidental entrepreneur but has built a market leading company, writes TERRY MURDEN They say entrepreneurs are born leaders with a stubborn resistance to being told they can’t achieve their ambitions. Well, not all entrepreneurs are mavericks […]
Interview: Andy Briggs, Standard Life
Andy Briggs addressing clients in Edinburgh (pic: DB Media Services) The pensions group speaks to TERRY MURDEN about acquiring Aegon UK and the need for changes to the retirement sector Amid the relics and curiosities of the National Museum of Scotland, the chief executive of Standard Life was hosting a reception for clients, telling them […]
Daily Business Interview: Denise McGinty
Denise McGinty: Dubai challenges you to think differently The Edinburgh entrepreneur built a career in Dubai and is now advising those seeking a new life in the UAE, writes TERRY MURDEN A holiday in Dubai more than 25 years ago proved to be far more than simply a chance for Denise McGinty to recharge the […]
Daily Business Interview: Sandy Begbie, SFE
Sandy Begbie: tighter proposition (pic: DB Media Services) The CEO of Scottish Financial Enterprise wants some radical thinking about tax, university tuition and building Team Scotland, says TERRY MURDEN It’s the day before the country goes to the polls and Sandy Begbie is nervously wondering if the change of government will mean a change of […]