Angus

Contracts Manager

Fiona McLellan

Fiona has extensive experience in starting, turning around, and growing businesses of all sizes. She believes that SMEs are the backbone and future of economic growth in Scotland. Fiona leads our team of advisers across Tayside and is passionate about the talented and dedicated team we have providing business support in the region.

Deputy Contracts Manager

Michelle Shepherd

Michelle joined the local office in 2005 as a receptionist, before working her way up to become Team Leader. She collaborates with established businesses that are ready to explore new markets, take on additional staff or premises, and ultimately increase their turnover. In her role, she not only supports clients but also shares her knowledge with the rest of the team.

Start-Up Adviser

Scott Geddes

Scott has been a part of the business and commercial industry for over 12 years. Throughout his career, he has taken on various roles in banking and finance, helping numerous businesses across Tayside on their start-up journeys and advising more established ones. Scott truly loves supporting people in starting and growing their businesses.

Growth Adviser

George Ellis

Coming from a rural background, George is familiar with the challenges faced by many small businesses. With a degree in business from the University of Dundee and years of experience in the hospitality sector, George worked with the Perthshire team of business Gateway before joining the Angus office. Having worked closely with businesses to help them achieve their ambitions, George enjoys seeing the progression of a business as it grows.

Business HR Adviser

Skye McLeod

Skye is based between our Angus, Dundee, and Perth offices. Following years of working in customer service and achieving her Masters degree in 2022, Skye began working for Business Gateway in September of 2022 and has delivered HR support to a vast amount of businesses within various different fields.

Skye has recently began studying for her Premier Adviser accreditation to be able to offer business support, as well as HR, to growing businesses throughout Tayside.

Her goal is to put her HR knowledge into practice by supporting all types of businesses during their time of need, and to learn as much as there is to know about business growth in order to be able to deliver the best service possible to clients.

Business Administrator

Jennifer Edwards

Jennifer is the cheerful and welcoming face of our Angus office. With 20 years of administrative experience working across many sectors, including facilities management, oil and gas, and utilities her vital role connects businesses with the local Business Gateway team.