Andy is a dynamic, entrepreneurial leader with a proven track record in founding, leading and growing successful businesses. As a commercially driven director and strategic leader, he has secured over £40m in international contracts and public tenders, demonstrating abilities in strategic vision and innovation-driven commercial growth.

 

Since 2014, he has been involved in space-based STEM education through his relationship with ISSET, demonstrating his commitment to inspiring the next generation of space professionals by sending high school experiments to the International Space Station.

 

In 2022, he established the Scottish Space Network community, underscoring his dedication to advancing the space sector in Scotland. He mentors a number of space sector start-ups and has even sent a Haggis to the edge of Space in 2021.

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In 2019 he was awarded an honorary Doctorate by the University of the West of Scotland and in 2024 was appointed as Chair at Young Enterprise Scotland.

With over 30 years of experience, Ross has led significant enterprise transformations within Fortune 100 companies, including managing a $100MM budget as COO of a global fintech consulting firm. His leadership at the Scottish Space Network helps emerging space tech and space-adjacent companies grow and scale while maximising returns for investors.
 

Beyond the space network, Ross is the founder of Sustainable Alpha, a venture advisory firm focused on building sustainable, high-performance businesses.

 

A Founding Member of GlobalScot since 2001, Ross has played a key role in promoting Scottish ventures worldwide. He chairs the NY Regional Advisory Group to Scottish Development International, further supporting Scotland’s global reach.

 

Ross holds a First Class Honours Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Glasgow and actively volunteers with the Windham Mountain Pro Ski Patrol in New York.

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