Announcements

The Asia Scotland Institute is delighted to announce that Matthew Henderson has joined its International Advisory Council, a group of distinguished advisors on Asian affairs. Roddy Gow, Founder and Chairman, remarked that “Matthew is a great addition to our Council and brings extensive knowledge of Asia. He is a former diplomat who spent nearly thirty years in the FCDO and is an independent journalist and China expert. I know that he will add considerable weight to our core mission of educating and inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders in Scotland through the events that we mount”.

Enkhtuvshin (Enkhee) Namsrai is a founding partner of Namsrai Henderson, an independent research and analysis consultancy focusing on North-East Asian affairs. Born in Mongolia and now based in the UK, she advises on Mongolia-UK related projects ranging from cross-cultural management to business and language, working with various public and private sectors including UK and Mongolian government departments.  Based on her life and work, Enkhee has developed extensive instrumental networks in both countries. Her diverse expertise ranges from providing high-level briefings for government officials, helping clients from both sides understand respective policy and business environments, to cultural orientation for British troops deployed

Today, we join hands in celebrating the remarkable achievements and contributions of women around the world, especially in the business arena. As a small but passionate team, we recognise the incredible impact that women have made, not only in the wider business community but within our own organisation as well. We’ve been privileged to have hosted some phenomenal women speakers at our events, sharing insights, wisdom, and inspiration that have left us all enriched and motivated. Their stories of perseverance, innovation, and leadership in the face of challenges have been nothing short of inspirational. To all the women who’ve graced

Our friends at One Scotland hosting a masterclass event at the University of Stirling featuring Asia Scotland Institute’s Founder and Chairman, Roddy Gow OBE. A distinguished figure whose illustrious career spans various sectors including military service, banking, and global executive search. Roddy shared his invaluable insights on leadership in developing a business. In the masterclass, Roddy delved into the essence of leadership and the soft skills necessary for navigating and thriving in international business environments. His experiences, from serving as a British Army officer to his extensive involvement in executive search consulting, particularly in Asia and emerging markets, provided a rich

It was an honour to be joined by the Thai Ambassador, H.E. Mr. Thani Thongphakdi at the Scotland Office. This was a unique opportunity to hear firsthand about Thailand’s current economic landscape and its role in the ASEAN community. The conversation delved into Thailand’s economic outlook, reflecting on recent developments and exploring prospects for the future. As part of ASEAN, one of the world’s most dynamic economic regions, Thailand is uniquely positioned to contribute to and benefit from regional integration and cooperation. We discussed the country’s role within this dynamic bloc and the opportunities it presents.

The Asia Scotland Institute has announced that Russell Dalgleish has stepped off its Board owing to pressures of other activities, especially his involvement with the Scottish Business Network. “Russell has made a significant contribution whilst on the Board. Although stepping down he has made it very clear that he will continue to support the important work of the Institute in building bridges with Asian countries and the Scottish diaspora.” – Roddy Gow, Founder and Chairman

Heidi Kuhn, Founder and CEO of Roots of Peace, a humanitarian-nonprofit organisation was launched over 25 years ago. The Asia Scotland Institute had the privilege to host Heidi as a speaker when she visited Scotland in 2022 to speak in both Edinburgh and Glasgow before tracing her ancestor’s roots in Old Kilpatrick. During her visit in April 2022, Heidi planted a tree at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, with thanks to the Regius Keeper, Simon Milne MBE. Heidi’s amazing work has been in lifting landmines in many different countries, replacing them with vines and other foods – “turning mines to

Congratulations to Alistair Mitchell and Thomas Carlyle for winning the Asia Scotland Institute prize for Best Performing Students in International Capital Markets at the University of Dundee‘s award ceremony. Roddy Gow OBE, Chairman and Founder of the Asia Scotland Institute, presented the prizes and highlighted our commitment to inspiring the leaders of tomorrow by promoting a greater understanding of Asia through the sharing of knowledge.

We are thrilled to announce that one of our esteemed board members, Puneet Gupta, has been awarded the prestigious honour of Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Business, Charity, and the Community. Puneet Gupta is a serial entrepreneur, an award-winning businessman. He is the co-owner and co-CEO of PG Paper Company Ltd, an award-winning paper company based in Scotland, UK. With sustainability and community at its heart, PG Paper is one of Scotland’s largest trading companies, providing a holistic and integrated service through its dynamic expert teams with a presence