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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 an experienced Recruitment Manager in the Energy sector with over 20 years experience and established the AYP Group in 2009. 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 Community Award 2019 & 2023 for his voluntary work. A keen golfer and Aberdeen FC supporter and also enjoys a good BBQ using local company Angus & Oink's rubs and sauces!
AYP Founder
Ross is an experienced Recruitment Manager in the Energy sector with over 20 years experience and established the AYP Group in 2009. 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 Community Award 2019 & 2023 for his voluntary work. A keen golfer and Aberdeen FC supporter and also enjoys a good BBQ using local company Angus & Oink's rubs and sauces!
Heather Buchan
AYP Chairperson
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 Chairperson
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.
Chloe Corr
AYP Wellbeing Coordinator
Chloe is a Benefits and Wellbeing Manager at NatWest Group. With an undergraduate law degree and a Masters degree in International Business Management, upon leaving university Chloe pursued a career in Human Resources. She has held a variety of roles across HR at NatWest Group over the last 5 years and has a particular passion for Diversity & Inclusion, Wellbeing & employee engagement. Outside of work hours, Chloe enjoys playing netball and touch rugby, and has recently started learning to play the fiddle
AYP Wellbeing Coordinator
Chloe is a Benefits and Wellbeing Manager at NatWest Group. With an undergraduate law degree and a Masters degree in International Business Management, upon leaving university Chloe pursued a career in Human Resources. She has held a variety of roles across HR at NatWest Group over the last 5 years and has a particular passion for Diversity & Inclusion, Wellbeing & employee engagement. Outside of work hours, Chloe enjoys playing netball and touch rugby, and has recently started learning to play the fiddle
Kirsty Jarvie
AYP Marketing & Communications
Kirsty is a degree-educated marketing professional who currently works as the Marketing & Communications Team Lead at Charlie House, a local children's charity in Aberdeen and working towards becoming a Chartered Marketer. She specialises in Digital Marketing with a keen interest in social media marketing and website optimisation. In her spare time, she utilises her professional skills through her Aberdeen foodie Instagram @Kirstyeatsfood. Kirsty also enjoys reading, running and weightlifting.
AYP Marketing & Communications
Kirsty is a degree-educated marketing professional who currently works as the Marketing & Communications Team Lead at Charlie House, a local children's charity in Aberdeen and working towards becoming a Chartered Marketer. She specialises in Digital Marketing with a keen interest in social media marketing and website optimisation. In her spare time, she utilises her professional skills through her Aberdeen foodie Instagram @Kirstyeatsfood. Kirsty also enjoys reading, running and weightlifting.
Jonathan Kildare
AYP Mentorship Coordinator
Jonathan (Johnny) is currently a trainee solicitor at the law firm, Pinsent Masons. He completed both his law degree and diploma in professional legal practice at the University of Aberdeen. As a trainee solicitor, he has spent the past year in three different practice areas: Commercial Litigation, Property Development and Investment, and Banking and Restructuring. Johnny joined AYP to meet and connect with other young professionals in the granite city. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, hill walking, coffee and rugby.
AYP Mentorship Coordinator
Jonathan (Johnny) is currently a trainee solicitor at the law firm, Pinsent Masons. He completed both his law degree and diploma in professional legal practice at the University of Aberdeen. As a trainee solicitor, he has spent the past year in three different practice areas: Commercial Litigation, Property Development and Investment, and Banking and Restructuring. Johnny joined AYP to meet and connect with other young professionals in the granite city. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, hill walking, coffee and rugby.
Daniel Slimings
AYP Events
Daniel is a Mechanical Engineer currently working for Fugro as a Graduate Engineer. Originally from the North-East of England, Dan came to Aberdeen in 2017 where he studied towards a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering with Management, achieving a First Class with Honours in 2022. Prior to working in Fugro he has worked on multiple start-up projects/products with companies such as Glic Ltd or Frisco Projects. Beyond work, Dan enjoys climbing, photography, graphic design and painting.
AYP Events
Daniel is a Mechanical Engineer currently working for Fugro as a Graduate Engineer. Originally from the North-East of England, Dan came to Aberdeen in 2017 where he studied towards a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering with Management, achieving a First Class with Honours in 2022. Prior to working in Fugro he has worked on multiple start-up projects/products with companies such as Glic Ltd or Frisco Projects. Beyond work, Dan enjoys climbing, photography, graphic design and painting.
Cara O'Brien
AYP Social Media
Cara kick started her career as Communications & Marketing Assistant with Instinct Marketing & PR. Cara works with a range of clients, but her main areas of expertise are social media management, graphic design and video editing. There is no "Can't" in her eyes! the creative process is exhilarating from start to finish - a reason she loves it! Outside of work, she enjoys weightlifting, hill walking, photography and anything foodie!
AYP Social Media
Cara kick started her career as Communications & Marketing Assistant with Instinct Marketing & PR. Cara works with a range of clients, but her main areas of expertise are social media management, graphic design and video editing. There is no "Can't" in her eyes! the creative process is exhilarating from start to finish - a reason she loves it! Outside of work, she enjoys weightlifting, hill walking, photography and anything foodie!
Natasha Hassard
AYP Mentorship Coordinator
Natasha is a trainee lawyer at law firm, Addleshaw Goddard. She studied Law and Management, Bachelor of Laws and the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen. She is also a mentor at the Law Society of Scotland. Throughout her traineeship she has spent her time in three practice areas: Corporate, Commercial and Litigation. She joined AYP to expand her network with other young professionals. In her spare time she enjoys travelling, music, walking and trying new restaurants!
AYP Mentorship Coordinator
Natasha is a trainee lawyer at law firm, Addleshaw Goddard. She studied Law and Management, Bachelor of Laws and the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen. She is also a mentor at the Law Society of Scotland. Throughout her traineeship she has spent her time in three practice areas: Corporate, Commercial and Litigation. She joined AYP to expand her network with other young professionals. In her spare time she enjoys travelling, music, walking and trying new restaurants!
Morgan Blunt
AYP Events Coordinator
Morgan graduate from the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen with BA (Hons.) in International Tourism Management. Morgan currently works with the Global Underwater Hub as the company's Assistant Events Coordinator.
AYP Events Coordinator
Morgan graduate from the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen with BA (Hons.) in International Tourism Management. Morgan currently works with the Global Underwater Hub as the company's Assistant Events Coordinator.
