50 plus jobs supported by HIE in Caithness and Sutherland in 2023/24
As a result of HIE’s support, businesses in the area are set to see combined turnover rise by £22.4m, while international sales will grow by £661,000.
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Dr Keith Nicholson, Ailsa Raeburn and Anna Salgado began their term on 13 June and Simon Cotton will start on 1 April 2023. All four appointments are for three years.
Dr Nicholson lives in Caithness and is a serial entrepreneur and multiple award-winning expert in cybersecurity. He founded Cyber Security Scotland, works as an independent consultant and is a member of the Scottish Government’s National Cyber Resilience Advisory Board.
Ailsa Raeburn has lived in rural Argyll for almost 20 years and works with urban and rural communities across Scotland to support their development ambitions. She is the independent chair of the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust, chair of Community Land Scotland and a member of the Board of Crown Estate Scotland.
Anna Salgado lives in the Highlands and is Technical Director at LifeScan Scotland, where she has worked since joining as a graduate. She has nearly 20 years experience in the design, development and manufacturing of medical devices. Anna is a Chemical Engineering graduate of Strathclyde University, and is passionate about innovation, developing sustainable solutions and creating a vibrant and diverse business environment within the Highlands and Islands.
Simon Cotton lives in Moray and has run manufacturing businesses for the past 13 years. His most recent role was to lead the UKs largest textiles company, Johnstons of Elgin until 2021.
Simon was a member of the Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board for Scotland and helped found the Sustainable Fibre Alliance promoting sustainable farming in China and Mongolia.
Alistair Dodds, chair of HIE, welcomed the new Board members. He said:
“Keith, Ailsa, Anna and Simon between them have a wealth of experience in business, governance, technology, innovation and community development; all of which are key to HIE’s remit. Their combined expertise will strengthen the role of the HIE Board in directing the organisation and I very much look forward to working with them.”
As a result of HIE’s support, businesses in the area are set to see combined turnover rise by £22.4m, while international sales will grow by £661,000.
There was support for businesses and social enterprises to lower emissions and improve efficiencies within their operations.
The project is expected to continue to attract innovative marine businesses, creating new well-paid job opportunities, particularly for young people, and encouraging entrepreneurship.
As a result of HIE support, businesses in the area will see total turnover rise by £14.5m and international sales by £1.9m.
Joanna Peteranna took up the role on 1 July.
A new report published today (Tuesday 16 July) outlines significant economic opportunities associated with reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the Highlands and Islands.
Figures show HIE approved £1.5m investment across 18 Shetland projects in 2023-24
Figures compiled by HIE show that businesses and communities supported by the agency in 2023/24 are set to create or retain more than 1,200 jobs across the region.
Six talented young people working at HIE over the past two years have secured permanent positions, bringing fresh perspectives and valuable skills to HIE’s economic and community development efforts.
Kate Forbes, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic, has approved three-year terms as non-executive directors for Allan Clow and Melanie Collett.
Event in Portree on Saturday 27 April to encourage more people into the profession
The signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Scotland’s enterprise agencies and the world’s largest shipbuilding company could bring economic benefits for the Highlands and Islands.