Patrick Thistle chairman Jacqui Low has been appointed to the advisory board of Weatherbys Private Bank as it continues its ambitious plans to expand its business in Scotland.
Ms Low, who is executive chairman of Edinburgh-based communications company Indigo, has more than 30 years’ experience in roles across business, communications, media and politics, including her post as Scotland’s first female government special adviser, to former Scottish Secretary Michael Forsyth.
The brand founded in 1770 by Jockey Club secretary James Weatherby said the move underlines its commitment to Scotland.
Ms Low has held a number of board appointments, including vice-chairman of NHS 24 and two terms on the council of CBI Scotland, as well as on the court of the Merchant Company of Edinburgh.
The 55-year-old is currently chairman of the Fife Society for the Blind and is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
Ms Low said: “I am incredibly excited to be joining Weatherbys Private Bank.
"I believe that people do business with companies whose values reflect their own and it’s the same reason I’ve accepted Weatherbys’ invitation.
"Their culture of trust, integrity and transparency where 'my word is my bond' and where service actually means something resonates with me."
Ms Low, who became the first woman to hold a boardroom position at Partick Thistle in 2015 before being appointed chairman in June, declared: "They aspire to grow without compromising any of that and I am very happy to play a role in helping them do that.”
Duncan Gourlay, head of Weatherbys Private Bank in Scotland, pictured above, highlighted a fresh further expansion push, saying Ms Low's appointment "sends a serious signal about our intentions to further expand our business in Scotland".
He said: "With her immense experience and connections there is no one better to help us realise our ambitions.”
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