Business in the Community appoints Louisa Macdonell as new Scotland Director
Business in the Community (BITC), The Prince’s Responsible Business Network, has appointed Louisa Macdonell as its new Scotland Director.
Louisa Macdonell joins BITC from the SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations) Employability team and is Entrepreneur-in Residence at the University of Edinburgh Business School. She supports and mentors small business owners, especially those run by women and social enterprises. Louisa sits on the Board of Social Investment Scotland, the responsible finance provider, and the Strategic Board of Interface, the knowledge connection for business.
Louisa was the CEO of the Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS), the membership organisation for community-led businesses and was previously Head of Economic Development at the UK Government’s Scotland Office, delivering Borderlands, the UK’s first rural and only cross-border regional growth deal.
Louisa Macdonell, Scotland Director at Business in the Community said,
“I am delighted to be joining this great organisation that has been championing the role of
responsible business for 40 years. With a great heritage and the expertise of the terrific Scotland
team, BITC will be able to help more and more businesses to be both successful and
responsible for their people, their communities and the planet.”
Paul Buchanan, Director of Delivery and Impact at Business in the Community, added,
“I am delighted to have Louisa as part of the team. Louisa’s experience and skills are exactly what we need to drive the responsible business agenda in Scotland. At a time when many communities are facing the uncertainty of the cost of living crisis, BITC’s work has never been more critical, and with Louisa’s leadership and experience, we will be able to support those communities in Scotland who need it most.”
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- A photo of Louise Macdonell is available upon request.
For further information, please contact Aoife Butler Nolan, Head of Media, Public Affairs and Policy, on 07702 903 216.
About Business in the Community
Business in the Community (BITC) and our network of business members are leading a movement to create a fair and sustainable world in which to live in work. Formed in 1982, and with HRH The Prince of Wales as our Royal Founding Patron, we are the largest and longest-established membership organisation dedicated to responsible business. We work and campaign with more than 600 members to continually grow their responsible business practices, uniting our efforts for greater social and environmental impact in our communities.