OUR ASSOCIATES

We are a handpicked team of business leaders who’ve chosen to use their collective knowledge, creativity and real world experience to take your business from where it is, to where you want it to be.  

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​

​​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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GORDON MACDOUGALL

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​A Chartered Management Accountant, Gordon has significant experience  in overseeing and structuring major infrastructure projects and capital investments.
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INNES CHALMERS
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An experienced Finance Director and Chartered Accountant, Innes works freelance with a variety of clients across a range of sectors including social care, property, hospitality and      fine art.

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DAVID HARRIS
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​David is an experienced director and senior manager of listed international businesses, with considerable experience of business turnaround, restructuring and international M&A. 
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YVONNE ANDERSON

ASSOCIATE

​Yvonne is a senior People and Organisational Development professional, developing effective people strategy and operational practices to support growing businesses.  

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ALAN CLARKE
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​Business founder and a seasoned business advisor, Alan brings a pragmatic approach allied to his extensive strategic, marketing and operational expertise. 
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LOUISE DOUGAN
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Project Support 

With a background in marketing and business development support, Louise provides a range of day-to-day project support to the Strathblair team. 
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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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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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