Contact the Business Partnerships Team
For funding, training needs analysis, apprenticeships and partnership opportunities.
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Ann Marie Macaskill |
Ann Marie began her career in public policy and planning before moving into economic development. It was there she found a passion for bid writing, programme management and working with the wider business community. Through successive roles, she was an integral part of Edinburgh's internationalisation strategy and trade missions, developing pioneering projects in Southeast Asia. With a keen interest in strategic development and partnership working, she has headed up economic development and Business Gateway functions, focusing on continuous improvement and unlocking the wider growth potential. |
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Ann Kerr |
Ann’s career began locally at publisher DC Thomson in its advertising department. Since then she has worked in financial services dealing with a variety of companies from many sectors. Prior to joining D&A College in 2021, Ann spent six years as a Business/HR Advisor with Business Gateway providing support to Tayside’s business community and delivering the Women into Business events calendar. |
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Alan Clark |
With an impressive 25 years' experience in Training and L&D, Alan brings extensive expertise to the Business Partnerships team, having spent two decades in management roles across diverse manufacturing sectors like food, automotive, and utilities. He is well versed in all aspects of training, learning and the development of individuals & teams, including assessing and verifying of SVQs. Alan uses his experience to assist businesses in nurturing their workforce, guiding them towards success and helping them achieve their goals. |
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Adelle Wilson |
Before her current role, Adelle was the Support Functions Business Manager for Tayside at Remploy, overseeing critical support services and driving operational improvements. Her leadership ensured compliance with organisational standards and fostered a supportive environment for employees and clients. Previously, Adelle worked as an In Work Support Specialist at Remploy, providing tailored assistance to individuals with disabilities to help them sustain long-term employment. Her compassionate approach made a significant impact, helping clients navigate workplace challenges and achieve their career goals. With a strong background in operational management and client support, Adelle brings a unique blend of skills to her role at Dundee & Angus College, where she is passionate about creating efficient teams that empower both business owners and staff to reach their full potential. |
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Ashley Brown |
Before joining D&A College, Ashley was a Regional Account Manager at Remploy, where she built strong relationships with employers and delivered recruitment and retention solutions for individuals with disabilities and health conditions. She also served as a Charity Executive with Help For Kids, driving initiatives to support vulnerable children. With extensive experience in both corporate and non-profit sectors, Ashley offers a unique perspective that helps businesses identify skills gaps and implement effective training solutions. Her passion lies in empowering organisations to build stronger, more adaptable teams in an ever-changing business environment. |
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Elaine Donnachie |
Elaine's journey in the world of business support began as a start-up business adviser in the Business Gateway Tayside team. Elaine quickly progressed onto working with existing businesses with higher growth aspirations. She found herself assisting businesses that were scaling rapidly, facing unique challenges, and seizing opportunities to expand their influence in this role. Her experience as a business adviser sparked her joy for helping her clients and collaborating with the wider support system available here in Tayside. |
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Maralyn Boyle |
Following a 20-year career in leadership roles with national newspapers, Maralyn led corporate partnerships with Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity and Maggie’s Centres. Maralyn works closely with her Skills Adviser colleagues to untap funding opportunities for service design training. Graduating with the Professional Development Award in Service Design in 2022, Maralyn gained Service Design Network Practitioner accreditation in 2024. |
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