About GlobalScot

GlobalScot is an altruistic, values-driven international network founded on giving back time, expertise and insights to help others, free of charge.

I take great satisfaction in working with Scottish companies. These are exceptionally talented and professional people who work at the cutting edge of their industries. For me, it’s exciting and a privilege to be a member of their respective teams
Mark Goldschmidt, Partner at Holland & Knight

What do GlobalScots do?

GlobalScots offer a range of support including…

Business coaching, organisational development and leadership advice

Real time insights into your sectors or geographic markets based on your experience

Arranging introductions to your contacts and networks, including potential suppliers, distributors and customers

Strategic development and applying strategic thinking to business problems

Many of our GlobalScots also:

  • Offer strategic insights to the wider Scottish ecosystem including Scottish Development International, the Scottish Government, accelerators, universities and more

  • Promote Scotland to international businesses as an attractive business location

  • Speak at events, on webinars or on podcasts

  • Publish market insights and reports

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Who are GlobalScots?

GlobalScots have been specially selected and approved for the role, coming from all areas of the business world.

They are busy, influential people in senior positions who donate their time on a voluntary, unpaid basis because they want to see Scotland’s economy thrive through business.

GlobalScots are:

  • Based in International Markets

  • A senior or influential figure in their company, sector or market with significant experience and connections

  • Open to sharing their knowledge, expertise and insights free of charge

  • Able to demonstrate strong entrepreneurial, scaling, funding and investment expertise

  • Open to making introductions to their network where appropriate

  • Able to inspire and motivate Scotland's ambitious business leaders

GlobalScots work in a range of sectors including, but not limited to:

  • Fintech/ Pharma/ biotech

  • Medtech, healthtech, healthcare

  • Advanced manufacturing (AI, Big Data)

  • Edtech and AI

  • Energy transition

  • Renewable technologies - hydrogen, heat, offshore wind

  • Food & drink

  • Lifestyle products

Code of Conduct

Being a GlobalScot is an active role and we expect GlobalScots to participate where they can. We’ll review membership each year to make sure the network stays vibrant and responsive to the needs of the business ecosystem in Scotland.

Read our Code of Conduct for some guidance around what we expect.

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