Where does Adrian Gillespie work?

Adrian Gillespie is Chief Executive at Scottish Co-Investment Fund.

Where did Adrian Gillespie go to school?

Adrian Gillespie studied at University of Strathclyde (MBA (Distinction)); University of Glasgow (Bachelor of Accountancy); St Ninian's High School.

Adrian Gillespie

Investor

Chief Executive at Scottish Co-Investment Fund

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

About

Chief Executive of Scottish Enterprise, leading the agency's work to transform Scotland's economy. Previously Chief Commercial Officer at the University of Strathclyde and a longtime Scottish Enterprise executive; holds an accountancy degree and an MBA.

Experience

Scottish EnterpriseChief Executive Officercurrent2021 — presentGlasgow
University of StrathclydeChief Commercial Officer2018 — 2021Glasgow, United Kingdom
Scottish EnterpriseManaging Director, Operations2013 — 2017
Scottish EnterpriseSenior Director - Energy and Low Carbon Technologies2009 — 2013
Scottish EnterpriseSenior Director, Digital Markets and Enabling Technologies2007 — 2009
Scottish EnterpriseSenior Manager, Technology Collaboration, Scottish Enterprise National2003 — 2007
Scottish EnterpriseAccount Manager, Business Growth2002 — 2003
Scottish Enterprisee-Business Executive2001
Self Employede-Business Developer1999 — 2001
Marks and Spencer plcSenior Manager1992 — 2000various, UK and Northern Ireland
Marks and Spencer plcGraduate Management Trainee Programme1990 — 1992

Skills & more

Renewable Energy9Management18Strategy47Business Planning14Leadership9Change Management10Project Management9Business Development28Online Marketing2Business Process Improvement2Team Leadership2Account Management12

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EnergyIT StrategyBusiness StrategyStakeholder EngagementStart-upsStrategic PlanningContent MarketingBrand MarketingMarketing StrategyEvent MarketingDigital MarketingSocial Media

Languages Croatian · English · French · German · Italian · Polish

INSIDE LVMH — LVMH
Private Equity and Venture Capital — Università Bocconi
Bloomberg Market Concepts — Bloomberg

From Adrian's professional profile.

Colleagues at Scottish Co-Investment Fund

Adrian Gillespie

Chief Executive at Scottish Venture Fund

Adrian Gillespie

Chief Executive at Scottish Enterprise

Adrian Gillespie

Chief Executive at Scottish Investment Bank

Fernando Fraga

Investor at FX2 Group

Gill McNeill

Chief People Officer of People, Digital and Communications at Scottish Co-Investment Fund

Gill McNeill

Chief People Officer of People, Digital and Communications at Scottish Venture Fund

Gill McNeill

Chief People Officer of People, Digital and Communications at Scottish Enterprise

Gill McNeill

Chief People Officer of People, Digital and Communications at Scottish Investment Bank

Frequently asked questions

Who is Adrian Gillespie?: Chief Executive of Scottish Enterprise, leading the agency's work to transform Scotland's economy. Previously Chief Commercial Officer at the University of Strathclyde and a longtime Scottish Enterprise executive; holds an accountancy degree and an MBA.
Where does Adrian Gillespie work?: Adrian Gillespie is Chief Executive at Scottish Co-Investment Fund.
Where did Adrian Gillespie go to school?: Adrian Gillespie studied at University of Strathclyde (MBA (Distinction)); University of Glasgow (Bachelor of Accountancy); St Ninian's High School.

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