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Angus Campbell is a Lewis businessman, employing 30 people. He has 18 years’ experience as a councillor, many as Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.
Angus has strong knowledge of socio economic issues across the Highlands and Islands and of experience of funding issues including European funding and enabling community ownership.
He has a strong commitment to Gaelic language and culture, and is chair of the CalMac Community Board.
Freda Newton is the owner and managing director of leading cruise/tour operator Loch Ness by Jacobite. Her company is currently developing a £2.5 million café, retail and information hub on the banks of the Caledonian Canal at Dochgarroch.
Freda is an international advocate for the Highlands and Islands, driven to ensure visitors to the area enjoy the best possible experience.
Calum Ross bought the 4-star Loch Melfort Hotel, near Oban, with his wife Rachel in 2008. He combines the challenges of small business ownership with consultancy, mentoring and advising SMEs across the Highlands and Islands.
Recently appointed non-executive Chairman of Midton Acrylics in Lochgilphead, Calum maintains several board positions. He is chair of UK Hospitality Scotland; director of UK Hospitality UK; director of Scottish Tourism Alliance and a member of the national Tourism Leadership Group.
Calum is also chairs Argyll & the Isles Tourism Co-operative and the Oban and Lorn Tourism Association. Before returning to Scotland, he was Chief Operating Officer, Unilever Foodsolutions, Latin America.
Businesses in the Highlands and Islands continue to be challenged by increasing costs, economic uncertainty and supply chain issues.
HIE has published its annual report and accounts for 2020-21
HIE's new chief executive
Business panel survey seeks views across Scotland.
Business survey shows signs of economic recovery and renewed optimism
HIE has awarded a new framework agreement for the procurement of specialist advise to support its clients.
HIE has published a report on its latest survey of a thousand businesses across the region, from a variety of sectors.
Prioritising colleagues’ wellbeing equates to a better service for our clients, writes Helen Herd interim director of HR at HIE
Over 2,800 businesses which operate within the Scottish wedding industry have been supported by £25.9million worth of funding to help survive the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
A three-year community-led project to bring about recovery and create a more sustainable future for tourism in Wester Ross, has secured £193,000 from HIE.
A fully funded business growth programme aimed at nurturing life sciences and technology businesses is celebrating the completion of its third year.
Latest Highlands and Islands business survey published.