2. GlobalScot - Building a Global Network
• A unique international business network, committed to the growth of the Scottish
economy
• Founded to harness the drive, ambition and talent of high profile, successful
Scots, and those with an affinity with Scotland, around the world committed to
advancing Scotland’s economic success
• GlobalScot seeks to build a strong thriving network of expertise with the primary
ambition of helping create more focused, dynamic and profitable businesses in
Scotland
• Scottish organisations have free, unrivalled access to knowledge, advice and
contacts which can accelerate business growth
3. 750+ globally based members
Scotland EMEA
14% 28%
Asia Pacific
Americas 19%
39%
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7. Industry Coverage
Food & Drink
(19) Life Sciences
Financial Services
( 150)
(91)
Tourism (12)
Aerospace
(18)
Energy
(91)
Business Services
(127)
Creative Industries
Electronics
& Technology
(92)
(136)
12. How GlobalScots help
Advice Aspirations Access
• Business Efficiency • Advisory Boards • New markets
• Business Start Up • Business Mentoring • New Customers
• Company Visits
• Internationalisation • New Suppliers
• Hosting student internships
• Investment, Legal, HR • Decision makers
• Non Executive Director roles
• Market Development
• School/University Visits
• Sales & Marketing • Speaking Opportunities
• Strategy Development
13. Case Study – Polybius Games
GlobalScot – Guy Crawford, Chief Executive, Jumeirah Group
• After collaborating with GlobalScot Guy Crawford, Super Spy Camp creators Polybius
Games Ltd successfully tapped into markets in the Middle East.
• Guy also provided invaluable input on how to do business in Dubai, by helping
overcome the cultural differences, working in collaboration with the many different
customs and traditions.
• Polybius have been working with GlobalScot for the last 18 months and discussions
have led to worldwide success with major clients including the Jumeirah Group, Hilton
Group, Gleneagles, Center Parcs, MacDonald Hotels and the Four Seasons.
14. Case Study - Mackays
GlobalScot – Jody Hall, Director of Global Sourcing, HEB
• With the assistance of GlobalScot Jody Hall, Director of Global Sourcing HEB,
Arbroath jam maker Mackays now sell their produce in 113 stores across Southern
Texas.
• Mackays’ agreement with HEB in Southern Texas will underpin their position as
number one British preserves in the US. It’s a market worth around £100k-£150k a
year to the company.
• Mackays are the fastest-growing imported brand in their field in the USA, and they
now export 35 per cent of their output to 43 markets across the world.
15. Summary
• 750+ senior level individuals prepared to assist you in their sector
• Free service
• Assistance available in many different ways
• Proven success with Scottish Business
• Website www.globalscot.com
Hinweis der Redaktion
I ’d like to briefly focus on how you can leverage international networks to benefit your business by introducing you to GlobalScot a unique international business network committed to advancing Scotland’s economic success. Increasingly networks are becoming regarded as the key to driving forward the economy as a whole. Networking is the backbone of international business, underpinning every successful company no matter where in the world it operates. Scottish organisations like yourselves have free access to this knowledge, advice and contacts which can accelerate your business growth.
Established in 2001, the network has over 750 senior levels members located all over the world. Members are based in markets that are important for Scottish companies to access and important sources of investment into Scotland. Historically been a strong dominance in North America, however recently membership has been increasing in newer markets. In particular, Asia, Northern Europe to meet the needs of Scottish companies.
In terms of sector spread we have representation across all of Scotland ’s key industry sectors. As you can see there is a dominance in technology sectors but again recent growth has been in Food and Drink, Tourism and Renewables. It is worth highlighting that GlobalScots advice is not sector specific. For many their experience in accessing new markets, funding or simply overcoming the challenges of building a successful businesses can be applied to any sector.
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Since the network was established in 2001, GlobalScots have put their talents to use across a range of activities geared towards driving forward Scotland ’s economy in the increasingly competitive global marketplace. Whether it ’s helping open up new markets, making connections with trading partners, offering advice and support or even taking on non-executive roles within companies, GlobalScots have been making their expertise count for hundreds of Scottish businesses. Every GlobalScot member wishes to be part of a flourishing Scotland. By interacting with the GlobalScot network, each one is doing their bit to see this wish become reality.
