Alastair Orr Ewing
Director @Scottish Land & Estates
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WORK HISTORY
Director @Scottish Land & Estates
GB
Scottish Land & Estates\'(SLE) vision is to make a prosperous and sustainable future for rural Scotland, delivering benefits for all. We look to champion and support rural businesses that provide economic, social and environmental benefit to the countryside.From campsites to community owners to country estates, our members represent a diverse community passionate in promoting rural Scotland.As a Director on the Board, responsibilities include- Overseeing the development and implementation of SLE\'s vision and strategy- Ensuring financial stability and accountability of SLE- Providing strategic direction and advice to the organisation- Ensuring SLE represents the wider interests of the membership.
EDUCATION
Newcastle University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Land Management
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Military and Strategic Leadership
University of Edinburgh Business School
Executive Leadership Programme, Business Administration and Management, General
Alliance Manchester Business School
Certificate, Strategic Direction and Leadership
Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business
Executive Leadership Course, Entreprenurial Business Management
Harrow School
Pre-graduate, Various
SKILLS
ABOUT ALASTAIR ORR EWING
An impactful business and operational leader with over 20 years of experience across diverse industries and geographies. An outstanding track record in strategy deployment, business development, change management, conflict resolution and personnel training & development. All supporting business growth and delivered improved operational performance.A broad mix of roles across investment, professional services, technology, product, change and operations functions. Providing a combination of strategic, commercial and operational insights and strengths. Able to rapidly understand and diagnose complex issues as well as develop and deliver practical plans and results.Has directly led teams in extremely adverse physical and situational conditions in the UK and abroad. Working with start-up/growth, SME and large corporate companies in the public and private sectors.Significant experience advising Board and Executive teams as well as in C-Level roles, to deliver business strategies to meet the desired outcomes.Key Skills & Experience:• Proven leadership ability in high stress and adverse conditions. Managing, developing, motivating and coaching to build both highly adaptable and performing individuals and teams. • Skilled in aligning parties across complex stakeholder landscapes through an intuitively empathic, adaptable and collaborative management style.• First-class analytical, design, problem-solving and decision-making skills supported by excellent communication, presenting, and influencing abilities.• Specific experience in Private Equity investment at both large and early-stage businesses. Demonstrable track record in both successfully investing and obtaining investment for major growth change programmes.• Deep knowledge of carrying out strategic business assessments for suitability of investment and/or setting out recommendations and delivering change programmes to meet desired cost reduction, growth, acquisition, or divestment outcomes.• Experienced in implementing the necessary governance practices to support the effective execution across multiple change portfolios.• Experienced in assessing and identifying skills gaps within teams to inform training and development needs and hiring strategies that are aligned to commercial and operational strategies.
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