East Renfrewshire

Business Gateway Adviser

Colin McNally

Colin has been working with Business Gateway since 2011, supporting East Renfrewshire as a start up and growth adviser for most of that time. Colin manages Business Gateway East Renfrewshire and supports the wider Economic Development and Environmental Strategies including People, Place and Business.

Business Gateway Adviser

Linzi Murphy

Linzi has gained her Premier Adviser qualification and refreshed her social media skills through training courses, and is now responsible for managing our social media platforms and expert help for clients. Using her social media background and skill sets, Linzi has now helped several local businesses to start up and produce social media campaigns. Linzi is very organised and keeps the service well-managed.

Business Gateway Adviser

Tony Tierney

Tony has been a Business Gateway adviser for almost 3 decades, working with many start up and growth companies, and delivering a wide variety of training courses. Tony has gained Scottish Enterprise Premier Adviser qualification. Tony is also a professional landlord and has a Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.

Business Gateway Adviser

Scott Butler

Having worked in accountancy and finance functions for the past 20 years, Scott has a background of working at multiple levels across both large and small companies. Recently recruited to Business Gateway East Renfrewshire due to his extensive experience in basic through to complex accountancy and his ability to implement business development plans.

Business Gateway Adviser

Scott Arnot

Scott is a highly experienced Business Adviser with Business Gateway East Renfrewshire, bringing over two decades of entrepreneurial and industry expertise. As the co-founder and operator of an award-winning hospitality company that grew to 10 venues and employed 200 staff, Scott has firsthand knowledge of business growth, leadership, and management.

He holds a degree in Technology and Business Studies and has a diverse career background, having worked across sectors such as Aerospace, Food Manufacturing, and Commercial Property. Scott leads key Business Gateway projects like Launch and ERA, supporting businesses through tailored guidance and growth strategies.

Business Gateway Adviser

Ross Penman

Ross is passionate about sport, business and entrepreneurship with over a decade of coaching and business experience behind him. As a business owner he has a wealth of knowledge and experience to pass on to clients.

Administrative Assistant

Eilidh Wardlaw

Eilidh has been with the BGER team for nearly five years, progressing from modern apprentice to office administrator. She handles client enquiries and provides vital support to advisers. Alongside her role, Eilidh is studying for a full-time honours degree in Business Management. She also manages and organises events and webinars, from local to national levels, and oversees resources and processes to support BGER's operations.