Scots coach appointed director of European mentoring council
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An experienced sales and management coach delivering workshops in the UK and overseas, Waggott was an executive working in B2B sales for blue chip companies in the UK, Europe and North America before starting Vertical Motives in 2015. He has been a member of EMCC UK since 2015 and was previously part of its steering group working with Scottish universities to raise awareness of coaching. He said: “I’m delighted to take up this new voluntary role to boost good practice in mentoring and coaching in the UK.”
● Law firm Morton Fraser has appointed Alan Stewart as partner to its commercial real estate team. Stewart joins from Dentons and brings more than 20 years’ experience in the Scottish real estate sector. He will be based in the firm’s Edinburgh office.
● Research and development tax relief specialist Jumpstart has recruited Georgina Andrew for the new role of partner relationship manager. The role will provide a broader range of support for existing partners, as well as grow the number of partnerships across the UK.
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Alan Stewart Originally from the Scottish Borders, Georgina spent the last three years in London with small business lender Funding Circle in partnership management and investor support roles.
● Dundee Heritage Trust, which runs visitor attractions Discovery Point and Verdant Works, has appointed Deirdre Robertson as its chief executive officer. Formerly chief operating officer and advisor for Tate and board member of Dundee Contemporary Arts, Robertson brings voluntary, non-executive and senior executive experience in UK charities, arts and education, including the museum and galleries sector. She is chair of the Exhibiting Societies of Scottish Artists and trustee of West Ward Works.
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With a combined 35 years of experience, Alison Hutchins, farming director at Dawnfresh Farming, and Michael Tait, managing director at Shetland Mussels, will enhance the board’s existing expertise.