OUR ASSOCIATES

Our Associates have years of experience gained from working at board level as business owners and senior executives.  They have diverse backgrounds and knowledge which they wish to share.  We have decided to work together to ensure we continue to develop our knowledge and to make this available to the owners and executives of privately owned businesses.  
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GARY DEANS

Founder

​An experienced business advisor, Gary has a background in professional services advising privately owned businesses.  His deep tax knowledge is a useful addition to his strategic insight.

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RICHARD OLIVER

Founder

​Richard has worked at Managing Director, Finance Director and Non-Exec levels in a range of International and Scottish businesses.  A Chartered Accountant he has extensive experience developing and executing strategic plans.

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JANETTE ANDERSON

ASSOCIATE

With her experience of running large  organisations, together with extensive experience with SME’s,  Janette brings strong support to any Board both at the strategic and key operational levels.


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DAVID SANDS

associate

David has experience of building, running leading and selling a family retail business.  His entrepreneurial drive is evident through his many other business roles and activities. David is Chairman of YPO in Scotland.

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JOHN CAMPBELL

associate

An experienced Board Director across a range of businesses from PLC to family owned.  John is also past President of Scottish Engineering.
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JACK OGSTON

ASSOCIATE​

​Jack has expertise as a non-executive director and chair.  His career in banking and structured finance brings practical financial knowledge to any strategic plan.
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PATRICK NEVILLE

ASSOCIATE

With board level and CFO experience built in the finance industry, Patrick has in-depth experience of driving strategic financial and change programmes in highly regulated markets.  

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AILSA GRAY

ASSOCIATE

A Board Member at Highlands & Islands Enterprise, Ailsa has expertise in risk, governance and impact investment



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MELANIE BROOKES

ASSOCIATE
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​​A trusted senior marketing and communications expert, Melanie is passionate about the importance of using the right words and approach to deliver a business’s key messages.​​

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STEWART DAVIE

associate

Stewart’s focus on People Strategy has been established through his work as a Board Director with a number of leading engineering and manufacturing businesses.
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DAVID REID

ASSOCIATE

​An experienced business owner, David’s deep brand and marketing expertise enables businesses to unlock and realise value.

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KEITH THOMPSON

ASSOCIATE

​Keith has extensive experience developing and implementing People Strategy and HR policies and procedures, working closely with Boards in a variety of industries.

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DUNCAN MACRAE

associate

As an experienced Finance Director, private equity investment director and non-executive director, Duncan has guided numerous companies through investment, growth and exit.

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JOHN BREBNER

ASSOCIATE

With a long career in banking, John has dealt with businesses at all levels and held a variety of senior positions with a focus on strategy and risk. 


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KEVIN SHAND

ASSOCIATE

Kevin has extensive experience of growing several businesses.  With a passion for supporting business growth, he has a strong focus on the dynamics of family business.  

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DOUGIE CAMERON

associate

Dougie has significant experience designing and implementing strategy and successfully landing large scale change in rapidly changing and complex environments.  

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BRIAN WILLIAMSON

STRATEGIC ADVISOR​

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MARIE MACKLIN

strategic advisor

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GORDON CRAIG

Strategic Advisor

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LOUISE DOUGAN

Business & Project Support 

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Harness our experience today to thrive tomorrow

By drawing on our personal and collective knowledge, insight and experience,
​we can support you in achieving your personal and business goals.  

I believe that businesses need help to scale and fulfil their potential.  Strathblair has brought together talented and experienced business people who can work with owners and executives to make a real difference.  Growing, ambitious businesses benefits all of us, and I am delighted to be
​supporting Strathblair.  


Marie Macklin CBE,
Owner and Executive Chair of Macklin Enterprise Partnerships & Strategic Advisor to Strathblair Associates

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