IFSDG: How long have you worked
in Keoghs?
Douglas: Six weeks
IFSDG: How many people work
at Keoghs?
Douglas: Currently five in Glasgow but
over 1300 across the UK.
IFSDG: What is the vision
for Keoghs in
Glasgow?
Douglas: Building on Keoghs' reputation,
we aim to be the leading supplier of defendant legal and claims
related services to the Scottish insurance market. We are also
intent on being the employer of choice for those working in our
industry.
IFSDG: What's a typical day for
you?
Douglas: With such a new venture there is
no typical day but it usually involves planes, trains or
automobiles as we spread the news of Keoghs' expansion into
Scotland.
IFSDG: Why did
Keoghs choose to locate in the IFSD in
Glasgow?
Douglas: We felt there was no better
place to be. Our clients are situated here and it is the perfect
location for attracting talented people who can aid the firm's
growth.
IFSDG: Three good things about
working in Glasgow?
Douglas:
- Its growth as a business district
- The fantastic cafes and restaurants
- The transport links
IFSDG: What is your biggest
business achievement to date?
Douglas: Other than joining Keoghs of
course… I would say it has to be my recognition as an Accredited
Specialist by the Law Society.
IFSDG: What is the best
investment you ever made?
Douglas: My dogs! Their calming effect
cannot be valued.
IFSDG: Which businessperson or
company do you most admire and why?
Douglas: Jimmy Dunne III who I met in New
York. His company, Sandler O'Neill, was almost wiped out in 9/11 as
they were based in the World Trade Center but he had the guts and
determination to rebuild it.
IFSDG: What did you want to be
when you were a child?
Douglas: A racing driver
IFSDG: What do you do to relax
away from the office?
Douglas: Play golf (i.e. hide from my
kids!)
IFSDG: I-Phone or
Android?
Douglas: iPhone
IFSDG: Favourite
band?
Douglas: Coldplay
IFSDG: Favourite sport?
Douglas: Golf
IFSDG: Favourite movie?
Douglas: One of the Jason Bourne
films
IFSDG: Sunshine or snow?
Douglas: Snow
IFSDG: and finally, what
three words sum you up?
Douglas: Determined, calm and
forthright