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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 Oil and Gas sector and is currently a Technical Recruiter with Integrated EPC company Global E&C. 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 an experienced Recruitment Manager in the Oil and Gas sector and is currently a Technical Recruiter with Integrated EPC company Global E&C. 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.
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.
Jordan Rowson
AYP Committee Support
Jordan is the Global Craft Labour Supply Manager for Energy Resourcing Group, 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 Committee Support
Jordan is the Global Craft Labour Supply Manager for Energy Resourcing Group, 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 Events - (Currently on Maternity Leave)
Emma is a Senior Recruiter with KCA Deutag and her experience is a combination of working in-house and with agencies. Emma was the AYP Mentee of the Year in 2018/19.
AYP Events - (Currently on Maternity Leave)
Emma is a Senior Recruiter with KCA Deutag and her experience is a combination of working in-house and with agencies. Emma was the AYP Mentee of the Year in 2018/19.
Siobhan Jaffray
AYP Social Media Coordinator
Siobhan currently runs her own Nutrition business SJ Nutrition and helps her clients smash their own personal health goals. She is a certified NASM nutrition coach and also has an undergrad certificate for lifespan nutrition. With a background in hospitality and sales, great customer service is one of her main core values. Outwith work she enjoys yoga, weight lifting and hill walking.
AYP Social Media Coordinator
Siobhan currently runs her own Nutrition business SJ Nutrition and helps her clients smash their own personal health goals. She is a certified NASM nutrition coach and also has an undergrad certificate for lifespan nutrition. With a background in hospitality and sales, great customer service is one of her main core values. Outwith work she enjoys yoga, weight lifting and hill walking.
Mark Dalgarno
AYP Mentorship Scheme Coordinator
Mark is currently the Global Talent Lead at Minor Figures and is a CV & Career Coach with his own business, See-Me-Employability Coaching. Mark is passionate about seeing people develop in their career. A proud Aberdeen Loon, he loves seeing this area and its people do well. He wants to ensure young people of the North East have the best chances to build a successful career and that developing the right employability skills is vital. For him its family, running, hill walking and football outside of work.
AYP Mentorship Scheme Coordinator
Mark is currently the Global Talent Lead at Minor Figures and is a CV & Career Coach with his own business, See-Me-Employability Coaching. Mark is passionate about seeing people develop in their career. A proud Aberdeen Loon, he loves seeing this area and its people do well. He wants to ensure young people of the North East have the best chances to build a successful career and that developing the right employability skills is vital. For him its family, running, hill walking and football outside of work.
Iona Currie
AYP Mentorship Scheme
Iona Currie is Managing Director of Cammach Bryant an Aberdeen based Recruitment Agency supporting a wide range of sectors form Oil & Gas to Construction. She is looking forward to working with Aberdeen’s Young Professionals recognising the importance of supporting the development of their careers and is keen to ensure all local talent is given the best chance of success.
Interesting fact about Iona is she once auditioned for a lead part in the film Lochness, auditioning with Ted Danson. And here she is in Aberdeen so it’s there is no need to explain how the audition went! Life moto is to try it and if it work great if not it’s a great learning experience
AYP Mentorship Scheme
Iona Currie is Managing Director of Cammach Bryant an Aberdeen based Recruitment Agency supporting a wide range of sectors form Oil & Gas to Construction. She is looking forward to working with Aberdeen’s Young Professionals recognising the importance of supporting the development of their careers and is keen to ensure all local talent is given the best chance of success.
Interesting fact about Iona is she once auditioned for a lead part in the film Lochness, auditioning with Ted Danson. And here she is in Aberdeen so it’s there is no need to explain how the audition went! Life moto is to try it and if it work great if not it’s a great learning experience
Lisette Bellizzi
AYP Events Coordinator
Lisette is an Account Manager for SFS Media. She has a Masters Degree in Communication, she is a Professor and has over 20 years experience in marketing, advertising, education, training and management.
She is passionate about diversity and inclusion , mental health advocacy, education and rescuing animals. She values sincerity, kindness and a sense of humour! Lisette is a volunteer community organiser for Aberdeen Girl Gone International and the volunteer Events Coordinator for RNLI Aberdeen. Lisette also has 6 rescue pets and has recently came on board as the AYP Events Coordinator
AYP Events Coordinator
Lisette is an Account Manager for SFS Media. She has a Masters Degree in Communication, she is a Professor and has over 20 years experience in marketing, advertising, education, training and management.
She is passionate about diversity and inclusion , mental health advocacy, education and rescuing animals. She values sincerity, kindness and a sense of humour! Lisette is a volunteer community organiser for Aberdeen Girl Gone International and the volunteer Events Coordinator for RNLI Aberdeen. Lisette also has 6 rescue pets and has recently came on board as the AYP Events Coordinator
Irina Bonavino
AYP Events Coordinator
Irina is a Change Lead at Aberdeenshire Council, managing projects on flexible working practices and digital transformation. In her previous job in the Chamber of Commerce’s policy team, Irina represented the views of North-east companies across all sectors to government.
Before joining AYP, she organised networking events for young professionals in Aberdeen’s energy industry for 5 years as an active member of the EIYPN committee.
AYP Events Coordinator
Irina is a Change Lead at Aberdeenshire Council, managing projects on flexible working practices and digital transformation. In her previous job in the Chamber of Commerce’s policy team, Irina represented the views of North-east companies across all sectors to government.
Before joining AYP, she organised networking events for young professionals in Aberdeen’s energy industry for 5 years as an active member of the EIYPN committee.
