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"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 Deemount Consulting and Aeroserv. He 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. Keen golfer and Aberdeen FC Season ticket holder. Ross recently passed his PFCO licence to operate drones commercially.
AYP Founder
Ross is Director of Deemount Consulting and Aeroserv. He 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. Keen golfer and Aberdeen FC Season ticket holder. Ross recently passed his PFCO licence to operate drones commercially.
Ross Young
AYP Committee
Ross is a Senior Business Advisor at Hunter Adams, HR Consultancy. Ross assists with Business Development for the group - namely searching for sponsorship of events, seeking opportunities for places to host events and getting the best deals!
AYP Committee
Ross is a Senior Business Advisor at Hunter Adams, HR Consultancy. Ross assists with Business Development for the group - namely searching for sponsorship of events, seeking opportunities for places to host events and getting the best deals!
Steve White
AYP Committee/Mentor Scheme Coordinator
Steve is Director of Morgael Limited , a one-stop shop for onward referrals to fully vetted, recommended and highly professional consultants / instructors in a wide range of specialisations and disciplines. Steve oversees the successful AYP Mentor Scheme and acts as a liaison between members and Mentors.
AYP Committee/Mentor Scheme Coordinator
Steve is Director of Morgael Limited , a one-stop shop for onward referrals to fully vetted, recommended and highly professional consultants / instructors in a wide range of specialisations and disciplines. Steve oversees the successful AYP Mentor Scheme and acts as a liaison between members and Mentors.
Sarah Fowler
AYP Committee/PR & Communications Coordinator
Sarah works as City Marketing Manager for CityFibre - the UKs largest alternative provider of wholesale fibre network infrastructure and the builder of Gigabit Cities. Sarah has a similar role for the AYP, working to enhance its profile and ultimately increase event uptake.
AYP Committee/PR & Communications Coordinator
Sarah works as City Marketing Manager for CityFibre - the UKs largest alternative provider of wholesale fibre network infrastructure and the builder of Gigabit Cities. Sarah has a similar role for the AYP, working to enhance its profile and ultimately increase event uptake.
Paddy Lynn
AYP Committee/Events
Paddy is the Senior Events Executive in charge of Conferences and Events at the Aberdeen Exhibition Centre. In the years prior to joining the AECC, Paddy held a variety of events positions at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, the events agency Banks Sadler and finally at the world famous Aero Engineering firm Rolls Royce. When not at work Paddy enjoys spending time with his young family and going to watch rugby.
AYP Committee/Events
Paddy is the Senior Events Executive in charge of Conferences and Events at the Aberdeen Exhibition Centre. In the years prior to joining the AECC, Paddy held a variety of events positions at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, the events agency Banks Sadler and finally at the world famous Aero Engineering firm Rolls Royce. When not at work Paddy enjoys spending time with his young family and going to watch rugby.
Stacy Edghill
AYP Committee
Stacy is Director of Hibiscus Media and Events. She has long been a supporter of AYP, having been involved with the AYP Ball and as a mentor on the AYP Mentorship Scheme. Stacy also won the ‘AYP Mentor of the Year’ award in 2018 and is a keen networker both offline and online. Stacy hopes to bring her knowledge and skills, along with her event and mentoring experience, to the committee to help the organisation grow with promotion, future events and the AYP mentorship Scheme.
AYP Committee
Stacy is Director of Hibiscus Media and Events. She has long been a supporter of AYP, having been involved with the AYP Ball and as a mentor on the AYP Mentorship Scheme. Stacy also won the ‘AYP Mentor of the Year’ award in 2018 and is a keen networker both offline and online. Stacy hopes to bring her knowledge and skills, along with her event and mentoring experience, to the committee to help the organisation grow with promotion, future events and the AYP mentorship Scheme.
Paul Goonan
AYP Committee
Paul is currently International Business Development Manager for Arnlea Systems Ltd, an inspection and maintenance software company. Paul is responsible for international growth for Arnlea and has recently been focussed on the Gulf of Mexico and Middle East markets. Paul is looking forward to bringing his Business Development and Operations experience to AYP.
AYP Committee
Paul is currently International Business Development Manager for Arnlea Systems Ltd, an inspection and maintenance software company. Paul is responsible for international growth for Arnlea and has recently been focussed on the Gulf of Mexico and Middle East markets. Paul is looking forward to bringing his Business Development and Operations experience to AYP.
Claire Forbes
AYP Committee
Claire is Managing Director of Response Consultants having taken over the family business in 2014. Specialising in emergency response and crisis management, Claires work takes her all over the world and she recently graduated with a law degree. When not at work, Claire enjoys travelling and relaxing with friends.
AYP Committee
Claire is Managing Director of Response Consultants having taken over the family business in 2014. Specialising in emergency response and crisis management, Claires work takes her all over the world and she recently graduated with a law degree. When not at work, Claire enjoys travelling and relaxing with friends.
Nia Lynch
AYP Committee
Nia is a Senior Consultant at executive search consultancy FWB Park Brown, supporting the delivery of search mandates for a range of clients across multiple industries. Prior to joining the business in 2016, Nia spent four years at a boutique executive search firm where she handled various senior and board level assignments within the energy sector.
AYP Committee
Nia is a Senior Consultant at executive search consultancy FWB Park Brown, supporting the delivery of search mandates for a range of clients across multiple industries. Prior to joining the business in 2016, Nia spent four years at a boutique executive search firm where she handled various senior and board level assignments within the energy sector.
Leonora Brebner
AYP Committee
Leonora is the Sales Manager for the Sandman Signature Hotel in Aberdeen. After working in a number of golf country clubs and hotels all over the world, Leonora decided to come back and settle in Scotland. She is incredibly passionate about the hospitality industry and wants to be able to demonstrate to AYP members that hospitality can be an exciting, challenging career and also one that is individually satisfying. Leonora is also an invited member of the Institute of Hospitality. When not at work, she enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with her friends.
AYP Committee
Leonora is the Sales Manager for the Sandman Signature Hotel in Aberdeen. After working in a number of golf country clubs and hotels all over the world, Leonora decided to come back and settle in Scotland. She is incredibly passionate about the hospitality industry and wants to be able to demonstrate to AYP members that hospitality can be an exciting, challenging career and also one that is individually satisfying. Leonora is also an invited member of the Institute of Hospitality. When not at work, she enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with her friends.
Danny Collie
AYP Committee
Danny is a Business Executive for John Lawrie Group. He previously worked within recruitment following completion of a joinery apprenticeship. Danny is also the lead singer in a rock/indie cover band called Vitamin T, which solely raises funds for deserving charities.
AYP Committee
Danny is a Business Executive for John Lawrie Group. He previously worked within recruitment following completion of a joinery apprenticeship. Danny is also the lead singer in a rock/indie cover band called Vitamin T, which solely raises funds for deserving charities.
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.
Jordan Rowson
AYP Committee
Jordan is Business Development Lead for Primat, a subsidiary company of WorleyParsons. 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 Committee
Jordan is Business Development Lead for Primat, a subsidiary company of WorleyParsons. 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
