As a strategic advisor to Highlands businesses, public sector organisations, and community leaders, Drew Hendry combines decades of cross-sector leadership with deep regional insight. This platform shares his framework for growth that strengthens communities, builds sustainable economies, and creates lasting value, what he calls Growth for Good.
Growth for Good is an initiative dedicated to showcasing how businesses and leaders can achieve meaningful, sustainable growth. By putting purpose at the heart of operations, we aim to celebrate the innovators, collaborators, and visionaries shaping a better future for their communities.
Growth for Good brings together conversations, ideas and examples of growth that strengthen people and places. It’s where Drew explores how leaders can turn good intentions into practical change.
Drew Hendry has dedicated his career to driving sustainable economic development that benefits businesses and communities alike. With a unique blend of experience spanning the private sector, local government, and national politics, Drew’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping positive change across the Highlands and beyond.
Throughout his career, Drew has been guided by a simple yet powerful principle: Growth for Good. He believes that true progress happens when economic growth uplifts communities, supports young people, and fosters innovation. Now, as Chairman of teClan and as the driving force behind Growth for Good, Drew continues to focus on sustainable growth, using his experience to mentor emerging leaders and support projects that drive long-term impact.
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Drew’s journey began in the corporate world, where he held executive roles in a multinational retail company. Driven by a passion for innovation and growth, he later founded teClan, a digital marketing company based in Inverness that quickly became an industry leader. His entrepreneurial success in the private sector laid the foundation for his transition into public service, where he continued to champion the Highlands’ economic potential.
As Leader of the Highland Council, Drew spearheaded transformative initiatives, including securing the Inverness Region City Deal, which brought significant investment into the region to boost infrastructure, innovation, and community growth.
As a Member of Parliament for Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch, and Strathspey for almost a decade, Drew became a voice for the Highlands at Westminster, achieving key milestones such as making Inverness a Gigabit City to improve digital connectivity for residents and businesses alike.
Drew Hendry is a strategic business advisor and leadership consultant based in the Scottish Highlands. With over two decades of experience spanning the private sector, local government, and national politics, Drew brings a unique perspective to helping organisations achieve meaningful, sustainable growth. As the founder of Growth for Good, he works with businesses and leaders to align purpose with progress, creating lasting positive impact in their communities.
Drew Hendry brings practical expertise in artificial intelligence strategy and implementation, helping Highland businesses, public sector organisations, and policymakers navigate the AI transformation. As technology reshapes how we work and serve communities, Drew provides strategic guidance on:
AI Strategy & Implementation – Developing clear AI roadmaps that align with your organisation’s goals and values, ensuring AI adoption drives real business outcomes and sustainable growth.
Practical AI Adoption – Helping SMEs and regional organisations identify high-impact AI applications, from automating routine tasks to enhancing customer experience and decision-making.
AI for Regional Development – Positioning the Highlands to benefit from AI-driven economic opportunities while ensuring technology serves local communities and preserves what makes our region unique.
Responsible AI Integration – Ensuring AI implementation respects data privacy, maintains human oversight, and aligns with ethical principles for Growth for Good.
Drew’s approach combines hands-on business experience with deep understanding of the Highlands context, helping organisations adopt AI in ways that strengthen communities, create jobs, and build sustainable competitive advantage.
Driving Growth for Good | Advocate for Sustainable Development & Community Impact
