About IIP Scotland

Chief Executive

Peter Russian
"It’s people. Not paper. Not process. Not pineapples. People. Investing in people. Not rocket science, though even rocket scientists won’t produce rockets without people. Simple, effective, but easier said than done. That’s why this is a purpose driven business, and that’s why it’s the best job in the world."

Business Growth

Jim Oag - Director of Business Growth
"IIPS means everything to me – my job is very important to me and I regard my colleagues as my second family. My work gives me a great sense of purpose, is highly challenging and fulfilling. IIPS has offered flexibility, faith and trust and followed that up with the opportunity to enable me to build a sustained career doing what I love in a mutually rewarding and beneficial manner."

Laura Peacock - Corporate and Public Sector Consultant
"Making a difference is important to me and I can clearly see how IIPS makes a difference for thousands of employees across Scotland, the UK and Worldwide and builds a stronger and more successful Scottish Economy."

Andrew Coetzee - Business Growth Manager

Sam Kemp - SME Consultant
"IIPS works with a smile on its face, knowing it is the most recognised and cost effective business development standard in the UK today."

Business Development

Judith Ackerman - Business Development Manager
"A place to work where we are committed and believe we are making a difference."

Vicki Maclean - Partnership Manager
"To me, Investors in People Scotland is about just that – people! Collaborative working and mutually beneficial partnerships; engaging, energising and involving people and business to realise the benefits of working with Investors in People. Its not a one size fits all – everything we do is tailored to your individual needs. We make a difference".

Amanda Marshall - Marketing and Events Executive
"IIPS for me is a place where talents of individuals are important, recognised and used. It is a place to grow and learn. The values I have personally mirror the values of IIPS.

Client Services

Alex Elmywood - Director of Client Services
"IIPS gives me the belief that we can make a difference…"

Alan Gebbie - Quality Manager
"Investors in People helps people to achieve their full potential by involvement and empowerment resulting in a happy and motivated workforce. This is certainly true of the IIPS – one of the best places I have ever worked."

Mildred Foo - Resource Manager
“IIPS is what I’ve been looking for. I want to be where things are developing, changing, and growing. And I want to make a meaningful contribution to that development and growth”.

Finance and Operations

Peter Kerr - Director of Finance and Operations
"To me, IIPS means team working, shared responsibility, common goals and a little bit of fun thrown in!"

Nicola Bryant - Assistant Accountant
‘IIP Scotland is one of the top organisations in Scotland to work for/with. IIP provides individuals and organisations alike with the tools and more importantly the support needed to improve learning and development to ensure that they can become the best that they can be.”

Leigh Mitchell - HR and Operations Executive
"Working at IIP is like a breath of fresh air. It’s got the perfect balance between hard work, great management, bags of opportunity and people enjoying themselves. Everyone has a say in where we are going – it’s one big team continuously improving! AT IIP we practice what we preach".

Emily Nicolls - Office Administrator
“It is fantastic to work within a team that believes in what IIP are trying to achieve”

Your Account Managers

Karen Gordon - Account Management Group Leader
“The Investors in People Framework brings all members and levels of staff together in working towards a common goal. Working at IIPS I am supported and encouraged in my role and my own personal development whilst working towards the broader IIPS vision.”

Lizzy Hutchison - Account Manager
"IIPS is about taking hold of continuous improvement and shows a commitment to forward looking and demonstrating best practice."

Leanne Selkirk - Account Manager
“IIPS not only promotes continuous improvement through learning and developing, but encourages and challenges our thinking and our ability to utilise our skills. Since working with IIPS I have been encouraged to take part and to speak up, showing that my contribution is not only valued but sought after. It’s great to feel part of a team of wonderful people all working towards achieving a shared vision and embedding shared values!”

Saary Alobaidi - Account Manager
"IIPS identifies that each member of the team has talent and that they can contribute equally to the success of the organisation. As a team we are inspired to contribute our ideas, reinforcing our beliefs of self-worth and passion for what we do."

Kenny Pattie - Account Manager