After buying and transforming her father’s property development company she set off on the journey of business and community innovation and transformation that she is so passionate about. For Marie, investment and regeneration are shaped by sustainability and social capital, putting people and place ahead of product. Marie has exceptional experience of working collaboratively at the highest levels within national and local governments, with leaders of local, national and international businesses and with influential organisations seeking to improve society. She is well-informed with established, trusted networks with leaders, decision-makers and influencers in all walks of life.

She has energy, insight and guts, is straight talking – and has a heart of gold.

Hundreds of budding young and ambitious entrepreneurs have benefited from Marie’s generosity with both her time, investment, and knowledge. She is a fervent supporter of “Brand U.K.” and its position on the global economic stage. She takes every opportunity to promote and sell the place of her birth – Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, and Scotland.