Sir Ian Wood will share his secrets of leadership success at an event hosted by the Institute of Directors (IoD) next month.
The former Wood Group chairman and chief executive has been confirmed as the keynote speaker introducing a series of “masterclasses” at Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University on Wednesday, September 7.
Sir Ian is expected to explain how members of private sector-led development body Opportunity North East are working together to improve the region’s economic fortunes.
ensure a sustainable economic future for the region.
He said: “Listening to and learning about the diverse experiences of accomplished leaders will augment and fine tune each of our approaches and skills, and enhance the performance of the business community here in the north-east.
“Good leadership is about having a vision, thoroughly investigating the market opportunity, selecting a really good management team and building up strong relationships with your clients.”
The business leadership masterclasses will be delivered by CLAN Cancer Support chief executive Colette Backwell, Aberdeen International Airport managing director Carol Benzie, Aberdeen Football Club chairman George Yule,
James Bennett, Managing Director of various global industry brands; George Yule, Vice Chairman of Aberdeen Football Club, Scottish Enterprise energy director Maggie McGinlay, Aberdeen Journals editor-in-chief Damian Bates and James Bennett, global industry group managing director at recruitment firm DHI.
