"I set up the Aberdeen Young Professionals group to allow like minded people to meet in a relaxing and informative manner. The events the group organises allows people to meet others who they may have never had the chance to meet before from various sectors in Aberdeen City and Shire. I am delighted the group has gone from strength to strength."
Ross Jolly - AYP Founder |
Meet the Committee
The AYP management committee are responsible for organising
and running AYP events.
and running AYP events.
Bios
Ross Jolly
AYP Founder
Ross is Director of Aeroserv with a Permission for Commercial Operations with the CAA to fly drones commercially. He is also an experienced Recruitment Manager in the Oil and Gas sector. Ross was recognised in the Scottish Business News 40 under 40 list in 2014 and a Cherries Awards finalist for Recruitment and Retention in 2011 & 2015 and finalist in the Mike Reid Community Award 2019. A keen golfer and Aberdeen FC supporter.
AYP Founder
Ross is Director of Aeroserv with a Permission for Commercial Operations with the CAA to fly drones commercially. He is also an experienced Recruitment Manager in the Oil and Gas sector. Ross was recognised in the Scottish Business News 40 under 40 list in 2014 and a Cherries Awards finalist for Recruitment and Retention in 2011 & 2015 and finalist in the Mike Reid Community Award 2019. A keen golfer and Aberdeen FC supporter.
Matthew McClure
AYP Chairperson
Matthew is currently part of a graduate scheme in his role as a Naval Architect with TechnipFMC. This comes after a short spell in the Financial Services Sector with Ernst & Young in Edinburgh, before returning to his hometown. Matthew has an ambition and desire to see Aberdeen take the podium as thee city for young professionals
AYP Chairperson
Matthew is currently part of a graduate scheme in his role as a Naval Architect with TechnipFMC. This comes after a short spell in the Financial Services Sector with Ernst & Young in Edinburgh, before returning to his hometown. Matthew has an ambition and desire to see Aberdeen take the podium as thee city for young professionals
Jordan Rowson
AYP Events
Jordan is Business Development Lead for Primat, a subsidiary company of Worley. Jordan is responsible for the growth and development of the business unit across the Oil and Gas sector. He is committed to supporting fellow Young Professionals in developing their careers within their chosen industry
AYP Events
Jordan is Business Development Lead for Primat, a subsidiary company of Worley. Jordan is responsible for the growth and development of the business unit across the Oil and Gas sector. He is committed to supporting fellow Young Professionals in developing their careers within their chosen industry
Emma Honeyman
AYP Mentor Scheme Coordinator
Emma is a Senior Recruiter within the Subsea, Drilling and Engineering sectors with a combination of in-house and agency experience. Emma was the AYP Mentee of the Year in 2018/19 and is now the coordinator of the AYP Mentor Scheme.
AYP Mentor Scheme Coordinator
Emma is a Senior Recruiter within the Subsea, Drilling and Engineering sectors with a combination of in-house and agency experience. Emma was the AYP Mentee of the Year in 2018/19 and is now the coordinator of the AYP Mentor Scheme.
Mike Al Alawi
AYP Committee/Social Media
Mike is a recent graduate of RGU with an MSc in International Marketing Management and he currently works as Global Marketing Executive at EV in Aberdeen. His interests involve motorsport and is a keen follower of Formula one. Mike oversees the social media for the group.
AYP Committee/Social Media
Mike is a recent graduate of RGU with an MSc in International Marketing Management and he currently works as Global Marketing Executive at EV in Aberdeen. His interests involve motorsport and is a keen follower of Formula one. Mike oversees the social media for the group.
Taylor Downs
AYP Events
Taylor has varied work experience and currently works in both administration and retail management. She is a graduate of RGU with a BA (Hons) in Events Management and has worked on multiple events raising money and awareness for various charities in the last few years. Taylor is looking forward to supporting AYP in the development of their future events.
AYP Events
Taylor has varied work experience and currently works in both administration and retail management. She is a graduate of RGU with a BA (Hons) in Events Management and has worked on multiple events raising money and awareness for various charities in the last few years. Taylor is looking forward to supporting AYP in the development of their future events.
Heather Buchan
AYP Marketing/Communications
Heather has received degrees from both Aberdeen Universities, studying Social Sciences at RGU before completing a Masters Degree in International Business with distinction from Aberdeen University. Heather now specialises in marketing for the energy sector. In her current role she manages the marketing and communications effort and data intelligence and engineering firm Imrandd. In her spare time, she enjoys cold water swimming and the great outdoors! Heather will use her marketing expertise to support AYP with their growth plans.
AYP Marketing/Communications
Heather has received degrees from both Aberdeen Universities, studying Social Sciences at RGU before completing a Masters Degree in International Business with distinction from Aberdeen University. Heather now specialises in marketing for the energy sector. In her current role she manages the marketing and communications effort and data intelligence and engineering firm Imrandd. In her spare time, she enjoys cold water swimming and the great outdoors! Heather will use her marketing expertise to support AYP with their growth plans.