Lewis Gillies Chief Executive Officer, Haventus talks Business with Scottish Entrepreneurs Sir Tom Hunter & Lord Willie Haughey on Scotland’s Leading Business Podcast

Go Radio Business: Season 10, Episode 11

In this episode of the Go Radio Business Show, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey discuss various topics related to business, energy, and economic policies.

Key discussions include Scotland's progress towards clean energy, the impact of government policies on businesses, and insights from special guests Lewis Gillies, CEO of Haventus.

Lynne Jhangeer, COO of Linian has a question on the Board You Can't Afford.

The episode also touches on the importance of innovation, energy security, and the role of government in supporting business growth.

Highlights: 00:01:24 Clean Energy in Scotland: Progress, 100% clean energy by 2030, energy suppliers.

00:02:50

Greg Jackson & Octopus Energy: Cheap electricity, Zonzl pricing, energy debate.

00:04:03

Data Centres & Power Costs: UK electricity prices, offshore wind, job creation.

00:05:57

Wind Energy: Clean energy sources, political support, utility providers.

00:08:28

Economic Growth & Tax Policies: Rachel Reeves, national insurance, employment impact.

00:11:00

Business Challenges: Taxation, innovation, job creation, inflation.

00:14:29

Defence Spending: Glasgow, BAE Systems, apprenticeships.

00:15:21

Financial Districts: Glasgow's global financial index, business investments.

00:17:05

US Business Investments: Harlem industries, gaming industry, job creation.

00:18:02

Pharmaceutical Investments: Kelso Pharma, acquisition funds, business growth.

00:18:47

Prestwick Airport: Government intervention, aero engineering jobs.

Special Guest: Lewis Gillies

00:20:55

Introduction: CEO of Haventus, Ardersier Port.

00:21:42

Background: Early life, education, career journey.

00:29:26

Entrepreneurial Ventures: Energy development, raising funds, project management.

00:35:22

Offshore Wind Projects: Ardersier development, floating wind technology, government support.

Board You Can't Afford Guest: Lynne Jhangeer

 

00:44:33 

Introduction: COO of Linian, business overview.

00:45:29

Product Innovations: Cable containment, earthing products, new cable clip.

00:50:04

Family Business Dynamics: Working with family, business growth.

00:51:41 

Business Advice: Starting a business, key contacts, investment strategies.

Keywords: 

Clean Energy, Scotland, Government policies, Economic growth, Taxation, Innovation, Offshore wind, Energy security, Business investments, Prestwick Airport, Defence spending, Financial districts, Pharmaceutical investments, Entrepreneurial ventures, Family business, Product innovations