Globalscot - International Business Network of 900 Influential Business Leaders

Globalscot is aninternational business network of over 900 senior influential businessleaders who are committed to generating opportunities for Scotland.

If you are already registered as a globalscot member, access partneror business site user please login by completing your username andpassword.

If you are not yet registered with globalscot you can find out moreabout the network by exploring the tabs at the top of this page. Theygive you details about globalscot and its aims and objectives. If youare a Scottish business you can seek assistance from the network orapply to become a globalscot if you are an international businessperson with Scottish connections.

Globalscot - About Us

The Globalscot network harnesses the expertise of over 900 senior,influential business leaders who are committed to generatingopportunities for Scotland. Globalscot members have signalled theirwillingness to help develop the Scottish economy through offering theirtime, expertise and contacts.

Globalscots are working in market leading companies in every cornerof the world, operating at the highest possible level in sectors thatare important to Scotlands economy. Almost 50% of Globalscots operateat Chairman, CEO or President level.

Globalscots are located in every corner of the world with around 47%being based in N America, 16% in Asia Pacific, 37% in Europe, MiddleEast & Africa.

Using their knowledge, experience and business contacts, Globalscotscan help open doors into areas where Scottish companies have fewcontacts and little experience. In doing so, they save valuable timeand money.

Globalscot members have helped thousands of Scottish organisationswith their growth plans by providing advice, access and aspiration.Find out how they can help you.

Globalscot - Aims

Building an international network for Scotland

Introduction
Fora small country, Scotland has had a major influence on the world. Themark of Scots and people with links to Scotland can be seen in everycorner of the globe.

As explorers, merchants and economicmigrants, Scots have long travelled the world, discovering new places,establishing and developing businesses and bringing education andsocial justice to many countries.

Today this continues to be thecase with Scots and friends of Scotland working in senior positions allover the world in business, government and academia.

The new Scotland
Overthe last 30 years, Scotland has become one of the most transformedeconomies in Europe. Sectors such as finance, electronics,biotechnology, energy, creative industries and education now dominate amodern and diverse economy.

The advent of the ScottishParliament has also generated a greater international profile forScotland. The Scottish Executive and Scottish Enterprise are clear thatgreater international engagement by Scots, our companies and ourinstitutions is vital to establish Scotland as one of the world's mostsuccessful small nations.

A global network of Scots and friends of Scotland
Internationaleconomic success for Scotland requires an innovative approach toidentifying and using overseas opportunities and experience. This liesat the heart of the Global Connections Strategy and is demonstrated bythe globalscot network which has harnessed the talents, expertise andcommitment of the many Scots and friends of Scotland who are active ininternational business around the world.

Globalscot invests indeveloping global relationships; accessing world class businessknowledge and expertise and growing a resource to advance Scotland’seconomic development. It is a strong network of over 700 influentialindividuals who have an affiliation for Scotland and who want tocontribute to and share in its economic success.

The networkconsists of overseas-based Scots and friends of Scotland or Scots inthe UK who operate internationally. Members principally work inbusiness and in key sectors important to the Scottish economy.

How the Network operates
globalscothas proven highly successful in linking people, information andopportunities which benefit members and the Scottish economy.

Asa member you have access to a range of services, mainly delivered viathe internet with a new, re-developed website that provides a distinctrange of information that members can easily access.

Using thelatest internet technology the network links members to specific areasof business interest. It gives you the opportunity to globally connectwith other members in international business, keeps you informed ofdevelopments in Scotland and delivers a range of tailored, personalisedinformation services.

As well as being web-enabled andbusiness-focused, the network also organises a series of internationalgatherings and geographic events that enable members to meet anddevelop their involvement in the initiative – increasingly members aregathering to discuss and provide valuable input topics of importance toScotland’s future economic development and prosperity.

Global Benefits
Thenetwork benefits Scotland by providing access to knowledge, expertiseand potential business opportunities. Members benefit by having accessto a powerful and influential network - a unique community of interest,bonded by its ties with Scotland.

The objective is to continueto build and develop the network, providing a valuable resource forScotland’s development as well as a profitable and experientialcommunity for its members.

Visit our website: GlobalScot.com

Clients: Influential Scottish Business Leaders and Scottish Businesses. Eddie Tait, Founder of Scotsin.com / Scots In London, is a GlobalScot.