Edinburgh-based ABGI-UK hires innovation funding man
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He will service clients throughout the south-west and south coast of England, helping them to accelerate and fund innovation and development projects. Beecroft joins from M&A (mergers and acquisitions) firm Benchmark International and brings 15 years of corporate experience in exit and growth strategies for international companies including Mercedes-benz, Hyundai Motors, Shell UK, BP, Goodyear Dunlop and J Sainsbury. ABGI-UK chief executive Scott Henderson said: “We’re very pleased to welcome Jordan to our growing UK team. His understanding of the corporate market and experience as a high level company adviser across a number of diverse sectors makes him an ideal fit for this role within ABGI.”
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Paul Atkinson, one of the founding partners of venture capital firm Par Equity and chairman of the fast-expanding recruitment services organisation Taranata Group, has been a renowned figure across the Scottish business and entrepreneurial landscape for many years, building value for companies in the technology and services sector, then taking them to a successful exit. His appointment as strategic advisory board chairman is a huge boost for Converge as it marks its tenth anniversary this year.
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Pearson’s remit will include leading the delivery of Glasgow’s major events strategy and the delivery and growth of the city’s portfolio of sporting and cultural events. She brings with her more than 15 years’ experience across major events, tourism and sport in Scotland and Australia. Having graduated with a degree in marketing from Edinburgh Napier University, she launched her career in roles with Scottish Rugby and Scottish Swimming. In Australia, she worked on a number of major sporting and cultural events including the 2018 Commonwealth Games and World Rugby Sevens.