Seona Shand

Seona Shand

Group Learning Co-ordinator

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  • About me

    Chief Operating Officer at the Scottish Africa Business Association - helping Scottish businesses to access an unrivalled network between Scotland and Africa

  • Education

    • Dollar Academy

      1980 - 1987
  • Experience

    • The BusinessLab Group

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2000
      Group Learning Co-ordinator
    • CHILDREN 1ST

      Jan 2001 - Nov 2007
      Regional Manager
    • Inspire PTL

      Nov 2007 - Oct 2009
      Head of Fundraising & Marketing
    • Common Purpose

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2009
      Matrix Graduate
    • Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce

      Nov 2009 - Aug 2022
      • Commercial Director

        Feb 2021 - Aug 2022
      • Membership & Events Director

        Nov 2009 - Feb 2021
    • CLAN

      Dec 2016 - Jul 2019
      Board Member
    • Scottish Chambers of Commerce

      Aug 2022 - Jul 2024
      International Trade Director

      With an unrivalled network of 30 local Chambers of Commerce, we represent more than 12,000 companies and over 50% of Scotland’s private sector workforce. Our powerful global network can support you to identify new business connections, provide market research, share practical advice and identify potential market opportunities. Our network exists in every continent across the world, acting as an agile, trusted and reliable partner for your business, making us an ideal partner.

    • Scottish Africa Business Association

      Jul 2024 - now
      Chief Operating Officer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • SVQ5 in Management & Leadership

      Scottish Vocational Qualification
      Mar 2014
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Fundraising Board Member

      Issued by Maggie's Aberdeen on May 2022
      Maggie's AberdeenAssociated with Seona Shand
    • Aberdeen Committee Member

      Issued by Wooden Spoon Scotland - the children's charity of rugby on Jan 2023
      Wooden Spoon Scotland - the children's charity of rugbyAssociated with Seona Shand
    • Former Chairman

      Issued by Loirston Annexe Community Centre on Mar 2012
      Loirston Annexe Community CentreAssociated with Seona Shand
    • Former Touch of Tartan Ball Committee Member

      Issued by CHILDREN 1ST on Jan 2011
      CHILDREN 1STAssociated with Seona Shand