awards & leadership lecture
The awards, which mark the achievements of the outstanding leaders in
the Scottish corporate and public sectors, are being held in the prestigious surroundings of Raddison SAS in Glasgow on Wednesday 7nd October 2009.

The well renowned Alastair Campbell, best known for his role as former Prime Minister Tony Blair’s press secretary and director of communications, will be presenting the leadership lecture this year. Drawing on his experience of ten years alongside Tony Blair, and his considerable understanding of the modern media, he specialists in strategy, making change, dealing with the media and crisis management. Dozens of testimonials from a wide variety of businesses, organisations and conference organisers have paid tribute to his skills as an engaging  and innovative speaker able to apply his insights and experience to the work of others with wit and passion. Often controversial, and always prepared to speak his mind, he is willing, indeed keen, to include a question and answer session at the end of his presentation.

John Suchet   Richard Needham   Adam Crozier   Karren Brady

Previous speakers have included, Adam Crozier, chief executive of the Royal Mail, Karren Brady, Managing Director of Birmingham City Football Club, French business guru, PY Gerbeau and last years leadership lecturer, the RT Hon Michael Howard QC MP.

The evening will culminate in the presentation of the highly coveted Awards, which are unique in that they are conferred by a peer group vote from the business community itself.

awards

KPMG Businessman of the Year
Businessmen who personify dynamic all-round leadership and whose business performance has been exemplary.

Glasgow Caledonian Applied Knowledge Exchange
Businesswoman of the Year
Businesswomen who personify dynamic all-round leadership and whose business performance has been exemplary.

Public Service Leader of the Year
Leader whose considerable array of strengths and abilities has led to the most outstanding contribution to public service.

Fujitsu Young Business Leader of the Year
Most noteworthy business person up to and including the age of 40 leading an impressive growth enterprise.

Insider Reader’s Award
Voted for exclusively by the readers of Scottish Business Insider.

Elite International Executive
Awarded to a Scot who has had major achievements, particularly during the past 12 months, in his or her career outside Scotland.

Elite International Contributor
Recognising the contribution Scot's based outwith the country have made to the current and future prosperity of Scotland.

The Insider Elite Leader of the Year
Pre-eminent Scottish Award for corporate leadership of the highest distinction.