Award shortlisting for Trisha

Trisha Pirie, former managing director of Journeycall Ltd (ESP Group), has been shortlisted for the First Woman of Business Services Award.

Trisha works with Scottish Enterprise helping ambitious companies achieve their international growth potential.

She is also a member of the board of management of Dundee and Angus College.

As managing director of Journeycall Ltd (ESP Group) she led the business growth from £3 million income to more than £35m with around 200 staff.

The First Women Awards seek to inspire the next generation, fuel entrepreneurial passion and galvanise women to be a force for change.

They recognise women who have broken glass ceilings, work to remove barriers for other women and disrupt established industry norms through innovation.

She said: “It’s fantastic to be shortlisted for this very prestigious national award and I feel extremely proud to receive this recognition for the work I have loved doing over the past few years.

“I am incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to work with, and support, so many energising, ambitious companies, and really enjoy being part of their journey.”

The First Women Awards will be presented at the Hilton Bankside Hotel, London, on June 29