www.glasgowchamberofcommerce.com 29 NEW APPOINTMENTS
Back row: Lesley Thomson; Amanda Taylor; Jim McHarg; Lindsay McGarvie. Seated: Carol Henry; Derek Provan; Rhona Baillie and Craig Pollock
Glasgow Chamber appoints new directors at its AGM
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lasgow Chamber of Commerce has made nine additions to its ruling council, drawn from a variety of sectors
from the city’s business community. At its AGM in January, the election
was confirmed of the new directors: Derek Provan, CEO of AGS Airports Limited; Craig Pollock, Glasgow Area Director of Bank of Scotland Commercial Banking; Lindsay McGarvie, Corporate Affairs Director of Edrington; Carol Henry, Group People Director of Arnold Clark Automobiles Limited; Catherine Topley, CEO of Scottish Canals; Rhona Baillie, Chief Executive of The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice; Lesley Thomson, Managing Director of Spreng Thomson; Derek Tillery, Glasgow Regional Managing Partner of Ryden and Amanda Taylor, Chairperson of JCI Glasgow. The AGM also saw Jim McHarg, Divisional HR Director at Weir Group, continue as President for a second year. His Deputy is Paul Little, Principal and CEO of City of Glasgow College.
Jim said: “We have a very strong group
of new directors joining us this year, adding to our council’s knowledge and experience at a time of increasing activity in the growth of the Glasgow’s economy and at an important time for the Chamber and for the city. “At this point I’d like to place on the
record our thanks to Ewan Cameron of Ryden, who has been a fantastic servant to the Chamber and is stepping down after the maximum 15 year period as a director. We owe him a real debt of gratitude.” Jim went on to say that the dual focus
of the year ahead would be a continued focus on international trade despite ongoing Brexit uncertainty, and the future of Glasgow city centre. He said: “Some time ago our Board
took the view that, whatever the outcomes from the Brexit negotiations, our Chief Executive Stuart Patrick and his deputy Richard Muir and their team would develop strong links with Milan, Turin, Berlin and Nuremberg to promote trade for our members and investment
for the city. We have also established links on the other side of the Atlantic with our counterparts in Manhattan and with business organisations in Dalian, China – one of Glasgow’s eight twin cities. “There is a lot to do in Glasgow city
centre and we will be heavily involved with such issues as the Sauchiehall Street Task Force, the ongoing Avenues development and the Connectivity Commission. “In addition, we will continue our
work on the Circular Glasgow initiative, encouraged by its success in being shortlisted for the World Economic Forum’s Public Sector Award at The Circulars awards, losing out in the end to the European Commission. “This ambitious programme shows
Glasgow Chamber of Commerce is more relevant and influential than ever to the business community and to the success of Glasgow, and we have just embarked on a membership drive that will see our influence increase over the coming years.”
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