Leading the Highlands to Sustainable Growth

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

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

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.

Decades of Purpose-Driven Leadership

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.

Committed to Growth for Good

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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Proven Record in Business & Public Service

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.

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Who is Drew Hendry?

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.

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4 hours ago

“Children just do not have confidence in their abilities. Confidence is key.”That was one of the most powerful moments from my conversation with Karen Simpson of My Primary and Secondary Tutor .Many parents wait. They wait until secondary school. They wait until exams. They wait until things feel serious enough.But often the real issue is not ability. It is confidence.When a child loses belief in themselves, catching up becomes harder, not because they cannot do the work, but because they no longer think they can.What I also respected was Karen’s integrity. She was clear:“I’m not going to make promises to parents that I cannot keep.”In an unregulated sector, that commitment to honesty and standards matters.Have a watch of the clip.What role does confidence play in the success of the people you support?#GrowthForGood #Education #Leadership #Confidence #PurposeLedBusiness ... See MoreSee Less
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Growth for Good, 26 February“I felt quite isolated.”Moving from teacher to business owner was not just a career move for Karen. It was a mindset shift.A neighbour encouraged her to attend business networking. Not to meet other tutors, but to meet other business owners.“Running a business is the same challenges, no matter what.”That moment helped her step fully into leadership.In this episode with My Primary and Secondary Tutor , released on 26 February, we explore identity, resilience, and the realities of building something from the ground up.If you have ever made that shift yourself, this conversation will resonate.#GrowthForGood #Entrepreneurship #FounderJourney #Leadership ... See MoreSee Less
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2 days ago

“We’re not enemies. We’re here for the same purpose, which is the child.”Growth for Good episode live 26 FebruaryIn the latest Growth for Good episode, Karen talks openly about the gap between schools and tutoring and why collaboration, not competition, is the answer.How do we bridge that gap?How do we make it work better?How do we focus on the pupil?This episode with My Primary and Secondary Tutor looks at partnership, standards, and raising expectations across an entire sector.Available from 26 February.#GrowthForGood #Collaboration #Education #Partnership ... See MoreSee Less
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3 days ago

This powerful statement from my conversation with Karen Simpson of My Primary and Secondary Tutor on the latest Growth for Good podcast really resonated with me. 🎙️✨ Karen emphasises that true impact goes beyond just growth. Her inspiring journey in building a successful tutoring business is fuelled by a commitment to standards, equity, and reducing the attainment gap - creating a lasting legacy. It’s all about shifting our focus from immediate success to long-term impact. Setting up a professional body to elevate standards across an entire sector may not be the typical route, but it’s definitely a legacy. My Primary and Secondary Tutor Check out the podcast clip and join the conversation! What does legacy mean in your business? 💬 Watch or listen to the full podcast on Thursday, 26th Feb! #GrowthForGood #Leadership #Education #PurposeLedBusiness #Legacy 🌱✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

In case you missed the latest Growth for Good episode is now live…Success, according to Geoff Todd, is simple to measure: happy clients. If you’re interested in a more human way to think about technology and growth, this conversation is well worth your time.🎧 Listen now: lnkd.in/e3HZGfvh ... See MoreSee Less
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