Gordon McCorkindale

Formerly Head of Dearle & Henderson’s Regeneration Activity in Scotland Gordon has been involved in a very wide spectrum of activity in this field.

Prior to joining Dearle & Henderson in 2002 he was for the previous 10 years, Head of Business at Greater Easterhouse Development Company and was engaged extensively in the Glasgow wide network of Local Enterprise development Companies. Dearle and Henderson now trade as Keegans and ECD Architects in Scotland.

Gordon has a wide experience of the complexities of urban and rural social and economic development and he adds to that experience real enjoyment of the challenges.

Mike Martin Associates

Gordon Regeneration Associates work jointly with Mike Martin Associates on a range of services to the Care Sector and have built an understanding of the issues which effect the elderly and the need for increased resources to support Care of the elderly.

We believe that we have to play our part in assisting organisations to expand their services effectively in delivering care to the elderly.

 

Gary Williamson

Gary has been specifically involved in learning and development for over 10 years, delivering training and managing the learning and development function within both the public and private sectors and has in-depth practical knowledge in ways to promote development of people within organisations.

Gary has a very pragmatic but creative approach to training and ensures that the development needs of staff are met through the training he develops and provides.

Gary is Certificate in Training Practice qualified and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). He is also Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) trained and has managed and delivered on large-scale training projects UK and European wide.

Lesley Meechan

Lesley designs and delivers learning solutions, consultancy support and advice to organisations on a range of business issues, including strategy, organisational development, marketing and human resources. 

She has been a qualified advisor and assessor for Investors in People for some 12 years and has worked with diverse companies in terms of sizes and sectors.  Lesley holds an MBA, a Master Practitioner in NLP a qualified coach and holds various learning and development qualifications.

Lesley also does considerable work on a b2b basis with a number of major clients and has built up a considerable international CV, currently completing a six-month assignment for the Centre for enterprise Development in St Vincent, developing and accrediting their Business Adviser Pool.
 

Gordon Hunter

Gordon specialises in local economic development and SME support. A former banker, Gordon has considerable experience in SME finance, business start-up, regeneration funding, business development, public sector procurement, business centre management and international business development.

He recently set up a successful virtual office service in Glasgow City Centre and has built up an international portfolio, working on projects in France, Belgium, Greece, Syria, Italy and Russia.

Gordon holds an MA in Political Economy form Glasgow University and is a qualified Banker.

Gayle Mann

Gayle Mann is a qualified Marketing, Tourism and Business Development Specialist engaged in carrying out marketing analysis, the development of marketing strategies, support for implementation and performance management, to a diverse range of businesses and institutions, particularly in the Tourism sector.

Her practical experience record also demonstrates she is adept at event management, marketing communications campaign planning, fund management and awards programme management.

Gayle has worked in Youth Enterprise roles, delivered business start-up advice, support, training and workshops. 

In the last 2 years, Gayle has expanded her expertise to include innovation and investment readiness support for early stage companies. She has a considerable international CV having delivered assignments in Kosovo, Egypt, Ireland and Russia.

Gerry Scott  - Wider Role Solutions

With 30 years experience of Social Housing  “Wider Role Solutions”, offer services in a range of areas but especially in Tenant Consultation. These consultations may take the form of direct contact with Tenants in their own home to discuss satisfaction levels or proposed housing stock transfers.

In addition to the  people and skills listed Gordon Regeneration Associates have developed formats for focus groups and organisation of public consultation meetings These formats are valued by our clients.

Other Resources

We have a number of associates with a variety of skills and experience who can be engaged to meet specific needs of our clients, for example:

Experienced Economic Development Professional

As an experienced economic development professional with extensive professional experience within the public sector and social economy, who is well aware of the issues and challenges in developing sustainable business models within the social economy.
Key areas of expertise include business development, marketing and identifying and capitalising on revenue streams.
A practitioner with a wealth of experience in working with communities and third sector organisations to ensure good governance and a structure that is closely “attuned to their needs".

Experienced Chartered Accountant

An experienced Chartered Accountant who ran a successful asset finance company who would advise on the most effective way to finance the acquisition of equipment for established projects and start-ups.'

Experienced Management Accountant

An experienced Management Accountant with a wide experience in the public and educational sector He has a wide knowledge of partnership working and  is available to advise established or start-up community business on the need for sound yet simple systems of accounting and secretarial practice.

Experienced Marketing Executive

A highly qualified marketing executive with wide experience in promoting community ventures and regeneration initiatives. This experience extends to copy writing and the creation of strategic documents, business planning assistance and community event organisation.

Experienced Legal Practitioner

A legal practiioner with a wealth of experience in working with communities and third sector organisations to ensure good governance and a structure that is closely attuned to their needs".