Adrian Gillespie
Chief Executive. Scottish Enterprise
Speaker profile
As Chief Executive of Scottish Enterprise (SE) – Scotland’s national and international economic development agency, Adrian is responsible for leading a global workforce focused on transforming Scotland’s economy. By accelerating the delivery of the energy transition, scaling innovation, and driving capital investment for productivity – we aim to boost levels of business innovation, investment and international growth.
Previously, Adrian was The University of Strathclyde’s first Chief Commercial Officer and member of its Executive Team.
Before joining Strathclyde, Adrian spent sixteen years at SE where he was a member of the Executive Leadership Team and Managing Director of Operations.
During the 1990s he held various commercial and financial management positions within Marks and Spencer plc.
Adrian has a Bachelor of Accountancy degree from the University of Glasgow, and an MBA with Distinction from the University of Strathclyde
