Glasgow Chamber of Commerce has elected
Gillian Docherty, Chief Commercial Officer of The University of
Strathclyde, as its new president for a two-year term.
She succeeds Paul Little, Principal and CEO of City of Glasgow
College who steps down following the completion of his term.
Gillian Docherty said: ""I'd like to pay tribute and thank Paul
and the executive team for all they have achieved amidst such a
challenging backdrop for our economy and our members over the past
two years, and also for delivery of complementary events and advice
surrounding COP26. I am eager to see the Chamber develop a legacy
from COP26 and build on the success of our Climate Chamber mission.
It's an exciting time for the Chamber as we support many projects
and businesses that will shape the future for our city economy
including those close to my heart through the Innovation
Districts."
Gillian Docherty was previously CEO at Data Lab for six years,
an organisation which helps Scottish industry innovate through data
science and artificial intelligence. She was appointed an OBE in
the Queen's Birthday Honours 2019 for Services to Information
Technology and Business.
She succeeds Paul Little, Principal and CEO of City of Glasgow
College who steps down following the completion of his term.
Gillian Docherty said: ""I'd like to pay tribute and thank Paul and
the executive team for all they have achieved amidst such a
challenging backdrop for our economy and our members over the past
two years, and also for delivery of complementary events and advice
surrounding COP26. I am eager to see the Chamber develop a legacy
from COP26 and build on the success of our Climate Chamber mission.
It's an exciting time for the Chamber as we support many projects
and businesses that will shape the future for our city economy
including those close to my heart through the Innovation
Districts."
Gillian Docherty was previously CEO at Data Lab for six years, an
organisation which helps Scottish industry innovate through data
science and artificial intelligence. She was appointed an OBE in
the Queen's Birthday Honours 2019 for Services to Information
Technology and Business.