The Membership

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The Membership

The GlobalScot network is made up of over 500 successful executives located throughout the world, working in a wide range of industries at the very highest level.

GlobalScots all have strong connections with Scotland - whether through their heritage, ancestry or professional background - and each of them has a strong desire to see Scotland succeed in the global business arena.

Giving freely of their time, knowledge and expertise for the good of the Scottish economy, GlobalScots help new and expanding businesses to identify and access world markets that might otherwise prove difficult to penetrate.

Motivated by a firm belief that building new business connections will allow Scottish commerce to flourish nationally and internationally, GlobalScots take a personal interest in helping to shape and support Scotland's future economic prosperity.

 

Locations across the globe

The GlobalScot network has members in every corner of the globe. Scotland's reach is truly international, and talented individuals with strong Scottish ties have risen to influential positions in some of the world's most successful companies.

Through the GlobalScot network, these individuals can share their local knowledge and contacts, and help Scottish companies to enjoy similar success.

The distribution of GlobalScots throughout the world is impressive:

• 41% in North America.
• 19% in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
• 17% in Asia-Pacific.
• 23% in the UK

The GlobalScot network spans the globe, providing Scottish businesses with an invaluable framework of support and practical advice that can help them seize domestic and international business opportunities.

Over 100 GlobalScots are based in Scotland, and are available to give advice and support on their business experiences.

 

Sectors

The GlobalScot network represents a huge bank of business talent. Our members have in-depth experience across a range of industries, including:

• Aerospace, defence and marine - Scotland's aerospace, defence and marine industries play a massive role in the Scottish economy, and GlobalScots can help businesses gain contacts in these areas. Our Network extends from Houston to Hong Kong.
• Chemical sciences - The chemical sciences industry in Scotland is highly developed, and many GlobalScot members have detailed knowledge of the sector both in Scotland and overseas.
• Construction - Construction companies can use the skills and expertise of GlobalScots to exploit new markets that they otherwise might not have been aware of.
• Digital markets - As digital markets continue to expand, many opportunities exist for forward-thinking companies to expand within the sector. Linking to over 100 GlobalScots in this sector could take your company to the next stage of growth.
• Enabling technologies - With its long tradition of creativity and technological innovation, Scotland is perfectly placed to take advantage of emerging enabling technologies and market-altering innovations. With over 200 GlobalScots in ventures both big and small, across a wide range of technologies and markets, the network can make connections.
• Energy - Scotland's plentiful natural resources have given rise to a thriving and dynamic energy industry, 190 Energy GlobalScots can help businesses to realise the potential of this sector. 
• Financial services - Internationally recognised as a significant financial force, Scotland's financial services sector can provide excellent opportunities for companies willing to explore them. And we have GlobalScots in major financial powerhouses including Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Credit Suisse and National Bank of Australia.
• Food and Drink - The quality of Scotland's food and drink ensures that there is always a demand to be catered for by clued-up companies. The network can give invaluable support and advice on a wide range of issues from marketing to supply chain and legislation.
• Life sciences - Scotland's expertise in the life sciences industry has already led to significant success in the sector, with GlobalScots in most of the major Life Science companies globally, including Glasxosmithkline, AstraZeneca, Monsanto and Bayer to name just a few the network has a considerable presence in the industry.
• Tourism- Tourism is a thriving industry in Scotland, providing a huge boost to the economy and rich opportunities for companies with entrepreneurial spirit and drive. There are GlobalScots in some of the major tourism companies worldwide, including Jumeriah, De Vere and Starwood.

We have GlobalScots in all the key sectors important to Scotland's economy. We also have a wealth of business people in the legal, consultancy and venture capital sectors who can make connections, provide advice and open up opportunities to Scottish companies keen to grow their business.