2kt Team
Please get in touch with a member of our team if you would like to know more about 2kt...
Julia Gillam, Head of 2kt
Telephone: 0131 455 5017
Email: j.gillam@2kt.org.uk
Julia has worked in business development and academia for almost ten years both as a Project Manager and a Business Development Manager.
This has included managing initiatives to assist people from disadvantaged areas to start up in business, women’s enterprise and utilising academic expertise to aid businesses in product, process and service development.
Pamela Mair, 2kt Administrator
Telephone: 0131 455 6209
Email: p.mair@2kt.org.uk
Pamela has been part of the 2kt team for more than three years and has a great deal of experience in coordinating a range of projects, applications and ensuring processes run smoothly. Pamela also has extensive knowledge of managing events and is currently studying for an MA in International Event and Festival Management.
Ronnie Beattie, 2kt Business Development Executive, Edinburgh’s Telford College
Telephone: 0771 4715286
Email: Ronnie.Beattie@ed-coll.ac.uk
Edinburgh’s Telford College has a range of expertise with particular focus on the construction, engineering and the creative industries.
Ronnie has worked with SMEs for 15 years, specialising in business improvement within the construction and engineering sectors. His expertise lies in project design, implementation and delivery with a focus on academic learning and continuing professional development.
Donald Calder, 2kt Business Development Executive, Jewel & Esk College
Telephone: 0131 344 7190
Email: DCalder@jec.ac.uk
Jewel & Esk College specialises in computing, the creative industries and renewable technologies.
Donald has more than 20 years’ experience in the field of leadership and development, running his own consultancy for nine years and acting as a Non-executive Director for a multi-media training company. Recent projects managed by Donald include the development of Apps, multimedia assessment tools and strategy implementation.
Liam Conway, 2kt Business Development Executive, Stevenson College Edinburgh
Telephone: 0131 535 4800
Email: lconway@stevenson.ac.uk
Stevenson College Edinburgh focuses on a number of key sectors including creative and digital, renewable energy, business, languages and tourism.
Liam has a wealth of experience in working with SMEs having managed his own recruitment company which specialised in Scottish manufacturing, engineering and science. Since joining 2kt, Liam has worked with a broad range of SMEs, focusing on business development and marketing strategy to boost innovation.
Karen Dawson, 2kt Business Development Executive, Elmwood College
Telephone: 01334 658886
Email: KDawson@Elmwood.ac.uk
Elmwood College is a national and international centre of excellence for land-based and golf industry related specialisms. The College also has expertise in a wide range of subjects from management to hairdressing and beauty.
Karen has more than 18 years’ experience in the further education sector. With a focus on commercial development, Karen works with a wide range of businesses to deliver projects – helping to improve the viability and sustainability of Fife’s rural business base.
Steve Harris, 2kt Business Development Executive, Carnegie College
Telephone: 0844 2480115
Email: SHarris@carnegiecollege.ac.uk
Carnegie College covers a wide range of expertise including engineering, construction, renewables and business management.
Steve has more than 20 years’ experience in electronics manufacturing and design and facilities management. Since moving into the further education sector, Steve has worked on a range of business development projects with companies ranging from micro SMEs to multinationals.
Russell Parker, 2kt Business Development Executive, Oatridge College
Telephone: 01506 864800
Email: RParker@oatridge.ac.uk
Oatridge is a specialist land-based college with expertise in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, equestrianism, engineering, animal care and countryside management. The College is increasingly developing a focus on activity tourism.
Russell has more than 15 years’ experience of working with SMEs across all sectors, having previously worked in small business support at Business Gateway and the University of Strathclyde.
Sam Clark, 2kt Marketing Officer
Telephone: 0131 455 6323
Email: s.clark@napier.ac.uk
Sam is an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and has developed and implemented marketing campaigns for organisations in both the public and private sector.
Along with her extensive knowledge of working in the education sector, Sam has also delivered a number of programmes aiming to support SMEs to utilise the skills of students and graduates.