Lanarkshire

Start Up Adviser

Jaz Gharra-McBeth

Jaz Gharra-McBeth has over 20 years’ experience in the hospitality and tourism industry, coupled with extensive experience in global and national key account management.

A real people person, Jaz joined Business Gateway Lanarkshire in 2021 and has been instrumental in supporting start-ups with their sales, marketing, business development and market positioning plans thanks to her ability to build and maintain good working relationships.

Start Up Adviser

Deborah Dawkins

After building a successful career for many years in business management across the hospitality sector, Debbie has recently graduated with a first-class Honours Degree in Rural Business Management from the University of Glasgow. Her degree is also accompanied by several national awards focused on business administration, project management and implementation.

Debbie clearly understands what it takes to build and maintain financially stable companies. She works closely with prospective business owners providing advice on how they can develop their plans and achieve their goals.

Growth Business Adviser

John McAndrew

A qualified marketing specialist, John supports clients with the creation and implementation of strategic business and marketing plans. Through his expert advice and significant experience, he also supports clients on the new products and process development.

John has an excellent track record at supporting businesses to put together investment raising plans, with a particular success in supporting clients to gain RSA funding.

Growth Business Adviser

Robert Swinburne

Robert is an accomplished business adviser and qualified Chartered Accountant. Working with a diverse portfolio of businesses- he has supported many to achieve a high level of success in terms of support and growth.

Robert has considerable experience in raising investment and introducing financial controls and management systems to improve efficiencies for his clients.