We believe when Scotland votes YES our nation’s economy will thrive.
Recently Business for Scotland published a list of 200 business leaders who support independence. This group included many of the most successful Scottish business people in recent years, including Sir Brian Souter, Chairman of Stagecoach plc; Ralph Topping who retired last month as CEO of William Hill plc; Sandy Orr OBE, Founder of Mint Hotels; Jim McColl OBE, Chairman and CEO of Clyde Blowers plc; Mohammed Ramzan, Chairman, United Wholesale Grocers, alongside leading finance sector figures like Jim Spowart, Founder, Standard Life Bank and Intelligent Finance and Sir George Mathewson, Chairman, Toscafund and former Chairman and Chief Executive, Royal Bank of Scotland plc.
But independence isn’t just supported by people from large companies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up 99.3% of all Scottish businesses and 97% of all Scottish exports. They create the majority of private sector jobs in Scotland. That is why we are sharing the names of another 100 plus job creators from our growing membership.
Some are major players in larger businesses but the majority are very proudly creating jobs and running SMEs.
Business for Scotland now has 2,650 members, all YES voting business people.
We believe when Scotland votes YES our nation’s economy will thrive.
Signed in a personal capacity by:
- Alan Findlay, Co Owner of Rebel Rebel Hairdressers
- Alistair Walker, Proprietor, The Grapevine
- Allan Dallas, MD Ross-Shire Engineering
- Andrew Bruce, Director, HRI Architects
- Andrew Wolffe, Owner of Wolffe Design
- Angus MacRuary, Brewing Entrepreneur
- Anthony Gerrard, MD Bad Idea Organisation
- Anthony Valenti, MD of Ayr Brewing Company
- Barry Murdoch, Director of Clyde and Solway Systems Ltd
- Barry Thomson, Founder and MD of Efficient Plumbing Services
- Bill Dewar, MD of Homespring Ltd
- Brendan & James Semple, Directors of TLC Pharmacy Group
- Brian Abel, MD and Owner of All Oceans Engineering Ltd
- Brian and Muriel Kupris, Owners, Ayres Guest House
- Carol Fox, Partner, Fox and Partners
- Dale Winchester, MD of Buchanhaven Pharmacies
- David Cant, MD Of Albion Overseas
- David Watson, MD Family Asset Protection Company
- Dennis Overton OBE, Chairman Aquascot
- Derek Marshall, CEO, the Factory Skatepark
- Diane McWade, MD of Evolution Network Ltd
- Donna Ross, MD, Foodies Catering Service
- Doug Duguid, CEO of EnerMech
- Douglas McKenzie, Founder and Chief Exec. Of Xanthella
- Dr. David Erdal, Leading business author and former Chairman of Tullis Russell
- Elaine MacDonald, Director of Amalgamate-Safety Risk Management Ltd
- Frank McSkeane, MD of the Boss Group of Companies
- Fiona Cook, Senior Partner, Cook, Stevenson and Co.
- Frank McKirgan, Former Global Head of Equities, RBS
- Gary Nico, lMD, VFM Scotland
- Gavin Scott MoncrieffOwner, Dun Flodigarry Hostel
- George Wilson, Director of Online HR
- George Glen, Director of Glenmac Sport Fisheries
- Gerry Halas, Director, LBS Fort William Ltd
- Glen Bennett, MD of EAE Ltd
- Gordon Innes, Director of Duplex Innovations Ltd
- Gordon Russell, Operations Director, Forest Sawmills Ltd
- Gordon Young Founder www.thedrum.com
- Grainne Braithwaite, Founder of Synergy Concerts, Edinburgh
- Graeme Paton, Director, Launch Digital Ltd
- Gunnar Groves-RainesDirector, Groves-Raines Architects
- Haseen Zaman, MD Safa Fashion & Design Ltd
- Heather Anderson, Director Whitmuir Organics
- Henry McClelland, MD of Clagan Ltd also Chairman of Annan Athletic FC
- Hugh Lee, Director, Pristine Scotland
- Iain Richardson, MD of Oncecodec Ltd
- Ian Dougary, MD, Arronta Ltd
- Ian Forrest, Director, Mistletoe Ltd
- Ian Forrester, MD of Great North Lodges Ltd
- Ian Henderson, CTO, Rubric
- Ian Logendra, Director, Ashgill Care Home Ltd
- Ian Sangster, Director of Harbour Lights
- Ian Godden, Chairman, Glenmore Energy plc
- Irene Shearer,Director, Shearer of Huntly Ltd
- Jamie Smith, Founder and MD of Ice Factor Group, Former Entrepreneur of the Year, Institute of Directors Emerging Director of the Year, Young Director and Regional Director
- Jane Brown, Partner, Alan and Black Coach Hire
- Janet Innes, Director, Blueprint Planning and Development Ltd
- Jeff Lockhart, Director of the St. Andrews Management Centre Ltd
- Jim Cosgrove, MD, CF Services Ltd
- John Beckett, MD of BBA Insurance
- John Gall, MD of Browning Bakers
- John Grieve, Director, Lochleven Seafood Centre and Lochleven Shellfish Ltd
- John Cowie & Johnathan Conkey, Directors of the Glasgow Guild
- Keith Clews, Director, Efa Project Services
- Khalid Javid, Director, KA Javid and Co
- Kenny McGee, MD of Component Sense
- Kevin Fox, MD, Latitude 56 Degrees Ltd (LAT_56)
- Lara Adams, Director of Harrapool Ltd
- Lewis Paterson, Owner of Thistle News
- Linda Galli, MD of Chocolati Ltd
- Mahmood Khan, MD Euro Asia Cash & Carry
- Malcolm Duffy, Owner of Duffy Skylining
- Marcus Adams, Director, Friends Provident Intl.
- Mark Norris, MD, Merrick Real Estate
- Matt Wotherspoon, Owner/MD of Trueform Construction Ltd
- Michael McGhee, Owner/Director of Neo Environmental Ltd
- Mike Rafter, Partner, True Potential Wealth Management
- Nadia Tighe, Co-Owner/Director William Watt Electricians
- Nathan Edwardson, Proprietor, Ocean Rock Studios
- Neil Moncrieff, Partner, Isle of Skye Wind Energy
- Nicos Scholarios, Senior Partner, MSM Solicitors
- Owen Sayers, Director, Fenix Consultants Ltd
- Paul McLaughlin, Director of D McLaughlin and Sons Ltd.
- Paul Munro, MD of ICS2 Ltd
- Peter Emery, Owner/Founder Cuba Holidays
- Peter MacCann, Chairman, Castle Craig Hospital
- Peter McCann, MD of ISFT Ltd
- Rachna Dheer, Owner of Babu’s Kitchen
- Raymond McGinlay, Director of Cambium Creative Solutions Ltd
- Richard Gauld, MD of Orkney Sustainable Energy Ltd
- Robert Jacobs, MD of Ayrshire Community Media CIC
- Robert MacAndrew, MD of Aberdeen Drilling Management
- Ron Murray, Owner, Ferenze Plant Nursery
- Ronnie Robertson, Director of Q – Mass Ltd
- Ronnie Soutar, MD of Aqualife Services Ltd
- Sandy Duncan, CEO of YoYo Games Ltd
- Scott Creighton, Owner of Yeeha Internet Café
- Stephen Bell, Owner, SMB Planning Ltd
- Steven Lamont, Partner, Lamonts Solicitors
- Stuart Banks, Onwer of T Square Architectural Services
- Tim Rideout, Director, XYZ Maps
- William Hall, Director of Alba Air Energy
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Where can I sign up?
Click the link at the bottom of the declaration and once we have confirmed you are in business we will add you to our growing verified membership list.
thnaks
Gordon I signed my company (envirorad) up early last week and received an admin email acknowledgement. I dont seem to be listed; are there some company checks still ongoing?
It can take a while for us to confirm before we add to the membership list – but give the referendum is next week we are a bit behind on admin:-) Have you taken out a stakeholder membership – we need every penny to finish the campaign.
How desperate can you be ? Nice people but Captains of Industry no.
Where are names from the businesses that matter to Scotland.
Guess they are on The Better Together List.
That statement is completely untrue we have now published 300 names in 3 weeks and if you were just to look at the top ten employers on our list versus the entire No camp list then our top ten probably employ more people than the whole NO camp list. the No camp list has failed Tory candidates one of which just a few months ago confirmed to me that she had no staff and operated out of London.
But thats not the point both lists state clearly that people sign as individuals and if you don’t think Souter, McColl, Duguid, Mathewson, Puri, Spowart, Ramzan, Godden, Erdal… are leading business people / captains of industry then how can anyone take anything you say seriously.
Yeh but the top 10 on the list includes Standard Life who are one of Scotlands top employers and came out against independence today…
Nope I didn’t include Standard Life or RBS just those that have headed companies in 2014. You will also find that Standard Life has stated it is neutral its CEO has shared a personal view but standard life also didn’t want Scotland to have devolution. They were wrong then, he is wrong now.
My payroll company serves the whole UK and is registered in England. I sold my home in Oxfordshire last November to come back to live in Scotland (after more than 40 years) so that I would be eligible to vote YES in the referendum. Do I qualify to join Business for Scotland?
Yes absolutely