Meet Adrian Gillespie, Chief Executive, Scottish Enterprise – Hear how Scotland is blazing a trail towards a brighter, more prosperous, global future for all.
Join us for an inspiring evening at Engineering Scotland’s Autumn Lecture 2023 with renowned speaker Adrian Gillespie. This exciting event will take place on Thursday 23rd Nov 2023 – at the University of Glasgow.
Registration at 17.30 – the Lecture starts promptly at 18:15 GMT.
Adrian Gillespie, a leading expert in innovation, will share his insights on how to build a Leading Innovation Nation. Discover the latest trends and strategies that drive innovation in today’s rapidly changing world.
This event is kindly being hosted at the prestigious Sir Charles Wilson Lecture Theatre, University of Glasgow, located at the corner of University Avenue and Gibson Street in Glasgow, G12 8QQ, this event promises to be a thought-provoking experience.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and network with like-minded individuals. Reserve your spot now for a captivating evening of inspiration and growth.

As Chief Executive of Scottish Enterprise, Adrian is responsible for leading a global workforce focused on transforming Scotland’s economy by delivering impactful investment, supporting world leading innovation and enhancing Scotland’s ability to attract international investment. Previously, Adrian was The University of Strathclyde’s first Chief Commercial Officer and member of its Executive Team.
Prior to this, Adrian spent sixteen years at SE, in the Executive Leadership Team and as MD of Operations. During the 1990s he was with Marks and Spencer plc – Adrian holds a BAcc from the University of Glasgow, and an MBA from the University of Strathclyde.