Looking forward, the biggest changes to our organisation
in the post Covid era will be ....... as with most
businesses, a big adjustment to an increasing number of our people
working remotely and in a more agile manner; albeit we are already
seeing how efficient this can be. There are some real
positives to working patterns coming out of the past 12 months and
it will be important to maintain those when offices start to open
up again. Being clear on how we best interact and work
together, how we spend time with clients and how to make the most
of our office space will be key.
The future vision for our organisation in Scotland is
...... working towards a sustainable long-term growth
strategy which includes ensuring the wellbeing of our people and
supporting our clients to build resilience through the current
uncertainties they face.
The three best things about working in Scotland are
..... the variety that comes with working with dynamic and
entrepreneurial businesses across the country, the friendliness of
the Scottish people and I'm also very grateful for the strong
transport links, to help escape to the sun!
My favourite part of Glasgow is ...... the area
where I live in the southside of Glasgow and enjoy the variety of
great food and drink options we have right on our doorstep.
The most satisfying thing about my job is ....
always about the people - the colleagues that support me and the
businesses that I work with, both of which energise me
Financial services is a great career choice because
...... there are so many great opportunities to work with
a range of businesses across different sectors, build relationships
with different stakeholders and add real value to the organisations
you work with. The qualifications and experience of working
in this space can open a lot of doors, as your career
progresses
The biggest challenge I have faced in my career to date
was when .... I've moved to a different team or firm; a
handful of times over the past 20 years; yet each has been a
significant moment in my career. I know these moments can
often define the future journey and so I've always taken my time to
think long and hard before making informed decisions.
The businessperson I most admire is ...... Lord
Simon Wolfson, Chief Executive of Next plc. He is someone I've
continued to follow ever since I worked there during my university
days. In many ways his business continues to buck the trend
in terms of the current challenges facing other long-standing
high-street retailers, which is, in a large part, down to his
vision and leadership.
Outside of work, I am passionate about .......
my family and, with two young children, most of my spare time is
filled. I exercise as often as I can and when I do get some
time to myself I like to attend live sports matches, including
Scottish rugby and American Football which is often hosted in
London.
My approach to achieving work life balance is
....... to constantly challenge what I'm doing, when I'm
doing it, and how I'm doing it. I still haven't cracked this
by the way!
First ever job? Paperboy
Favourite boxset? The Wire
Favourite band? Stereophonics
Sunshine or snow? Sunshine
And, finally, what three words best sum you up?
Driven, energetic, sociable