The globalscot network is extremely fortunate that we have members who are very well placed to provide strategic advice and support to many Scottish companies.
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Keynote speakers already secured for this event include:
- Nick Donofrio
IBM Executive Vice President, Innovation and Technology
- Derek Blackwood
President Americas, Wood Group Engineering and Production Facilities
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Thursday 28 September |
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07:00 – 08:30
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Registration & Networking
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08:30 – 08:45
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Welcome Remarks
Jim McColl OBE, Chairman & Chief Executive, Clyde Blowers
Hugh Grant, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Monsanto Company
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08.45 – 09:00
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Opening Keynote
Nicol Stephen MSP, Deputy First Minister of Scotland & Minister for Enterprise
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09:00 – 09:40
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Visionary Presentation ‘Positioning Your Business for Growth’
John Stewart, Managing Director & Group Chief Executive, National Australia Bank
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09:45 – 11:55
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Industry Breakouts
These concurrent sessions will be led by Globalscots who will present their views of where they see international opportunities existing for Scottish companies. They will also highlight how the Globalscot network can help Scottish companies pursue these opportunities.
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12:00 – 12:30
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Visionary Presentation “Marketing & Branding for Growth”
Andrew Mooney, Chairman, Disney Consumer Products
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12:30 – 13:30
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Networking Lunch
Sponsored by Rolls Royce
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13:30 – 13:40
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Afternoon Preview
Jim McColl OBE, Chairman & Chief Executive, Clyde Blowers
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13:40 - 13:50
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Globalscot in Action
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13:50 - 14:30
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Visionary Presentation “Innovate & Collaborate for Growth”
Greg Papadopoulos, Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Research and Development, Sun Microsystems, Inc.
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14:30 – 16:10
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At this point in the day, you have a choice of two sessions that will run in parallel: 1-2-1 Networking This is an unparalleled opportunity for structured networking where delegates have the opportunity for pre-arranged 1-2-1 meetings with Globalscots CEO’s & decision makers of your choosing. The sharing of knowledge, experience and contacts will lead to long term profitable relationships being established. or Doing Business Internationally - Doing Business in Asia
- Doing Business in Europe, Middle East & Africa
- Doing Business in the Americas
Led by Scottish Development International these interactive sessions will focus on the practicalities of doing business overseas and the support available through SDI overseas offices.
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16:10 – 16:40
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Visionary Presentation - "Selling for Growth"
Ashley Cooper, Managing Partner, Trump Golf Management
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16:40 – 17:15
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Visionary Presentation - "Growth Through Service Excellence"
Guy Crawford, Director of Operations, Jumerah International
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17.15 – 17:30
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Closing Remarks & Thanks
Jack Perry, Chief Executive Officer, Scottish Enterprise
Networking Reception Sponsored by Edinburgh Convention Bureau
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