Our Speakers
Over the course of the day delegates will have the opportunity to hear from globally recognised industry speakers and gain insight on their key successes. We are delighted to announce the first set of speakers below who will feature throughout the day in our plenary sessions and workshops. We look forward to announcing further speakers shortly. Please check back for updates.
Andy McFarlane
Head of Circular Operations, ACS Clothing Ltd
Gregor McDonald
Technology Analyst, Scottish Enterprise
Chris Simpson
Engineering & Development Manager, Retronix
Trev Gregory
CEO, Trade Right International
Paul Cantwell
Programme Director - Net-zero and Head Of Net-zero Programs, National Manufacturing Institute Scotland
Peter Lynn
Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Coherent
Graeme Cross
Head of Sales, Renewable Parts
Dermot Rhatigan
Deputy Director, Manufacturing & Industries
Musab Hemsi
Employment Lawyer, Director and Notary Public | Accredited Specialist - Employment & Discrimination Law
Stewart McKinlay
Skills Director, NMIS Manufacturing Skills Academy
Graham Alexander
General Manager, AJ Engineering & Construction Services Ltd
Melissa Sterry
Design Scientist / Systems Theorist / BioFuturist / Founder
Alison Munro
Head of Business Growth
Jerome Finlayson
Head of High Value Manufacturing, Scottish Enterprise
Richard Lochhead, MSP
Minister for Small Business, Innovation, Tourism and Trade
Adrian Gillespie
Chief Executive, Scottish Enterprise
David Farquhar
CEO Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS)
Paul Winstanley
CEO CENSIS
Marcus Wright
Senior Economist, RBS
Allan French
Snr Operations Manager, Coca Cola Europacific Partners
Sally Magnusson
Author | Broadcaster | Journalist, BBC
Nick Shields
Head of Business Services and Advice, Scottish Enterprise
