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Fresh team at Business Angus renew commitment to the region
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Fresh team at Business Angus renew commitment to the region
The Business Angus team at Angus Council is passionate about delivering on its Council Plan priority of making Angus a “go to” place to do business by encouraging economic growth and helping businesses to be sustainable, grow and create jobs.
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Over the past 18 months, the team has welcomed new staff members and a new Director but remain committed to supporting the Angus economy. Key industry sectors include engineering and manufacturing, food and drink, tourism and golf, and energy. The team also have a land and property portfolio across the county, and support people into employment, all of which supports current work on the Tay Cities Deal.
Meet the team:
Vivien Smith – Director of Strategic Policy, Transformation and Public Sector Reform
New Director Vivien is the Council’s lead officer for Angus for the Tay Cities Deal and sits on the Management Group. She oversees the development of projects that benefit Angus, in particular the £26.5m Angus Fund as part of the Mercury Programme.
Alison Smith – Service Leader, Strategic Policy and Economy
Alison continues as strategic lead for economic development but also now leads on strategic community planning, communications and organisational development.
Merlyn Dunn – Economic Development Manager
Merlyn is the strategic lead for the Investment and Growth, and Skills and Sectors team. The Angus LEADER Programme staff are also part of Merlyn’s team.
Mark McGee – Team Leader (Investment and Growth)
Mark leads the team responsible for our property units across Angus (currently 90% full) and land portfolio in Forfar, Montrose and Brechin. Mark also manages the digital communication team who work with industry though Business Angus, Visit Angus and Carnoustie Country.
Millie Clarke – Team Leader (Skills and Sectors)
Millie leads the skills team who assist people into employment through qualifications and training opportunities, and the sectors team who support industry to improve their capability and capacity through networking, business support and advice.
Mark Davidson – Manager – Tay Cities Deal (Angus)
Mark leads on the Tay Cities Deal for Angus Council and represents Angus interests at a regional level.
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