Strategic advice for Highlands businesses, leaders and organisations seeking sustainable growth
Drew Hendry provides Highlands business advisory support for businesses, public bodies and regional leaders who need practical help with growth, governance and partnership working.
He provides clear guidance on business improvement, partnership building, governance, and navigating opportunities such as the Green Freeport. His approach is grounded in a deep understanding of Highland economic conditions and public decision-making processes in Scotland.
Who this is for
Drew’s advisory is available to a range of Highland stakeholders, including:
- Business owners and entrepreneurs in the Highlands and Islands looking for practical advice to grow sustainably and responsibly.
- Public sector bodies and regional organisations aiming to support place-based economic development and partnership working.
- Community groups and third-sector organisations interested in community ownership and local enterprise models.
- Organisations exploring opportunities connected to economic development in the Highlands, including the Green Freeport.
- Local leaders and partnership facilitators requiring governance insight and support to deliver strategic priorities for the Highlands.
What Drew can be engaged for
Strategic Business Advisory
Drew offers focused, practical advice to help businesses understand their growth opportunities while embedding sustainability and community value. This may include market insight, business model review, and identifying place-based advantages to make better commercial decisions.
Place-Based Economic Development Support
For public bodies, community organisations and regional partnerships, Drew provides guidance on aligning economic development activities with the particular needs and strengths of Highland communities. His advice supports collaboration, clearer shared priorities, and sustainable local growth.
Green Freeport Advisory
Drew offers advice related to economic development initiatives affecting the Highlands, including considerations connected to the Green Freeport.
Governance and Leadership Advice
Drawing on public service and governance experience, Drew supports effective leadership and partnership working. He assists leaders and boards in the public, private and third sectors to improve governance practices, build effective partnerships and understand regional decision-making.
Additional support
Workshops or facilitated sessions may be available on request where they are the right format for the work.
How to start
Starting a conversation with Drew is straightforward. Interested businesses or organisations can get in touch via the contact page to outline their needs or challenges. Drew typically begins with an initial discussion (usually by phone or video call) to understand the situation and explore how best to work together. From there, more detailed proposals or meetings can be arranged depending on the requirements.
Once we begin, the first month is quieter than most clients expect. Before anything is proposed, I read the full record, documents, correspondence, the history of what’s been tried, because a plan built on evidence beats one built on assumption. Read how an engagement starts.
Get in touch
To start a conversation with Drew, use the contact page to outline your needs or the challenge you are working on. Drew will follow up to arrange an initial discussion by phone or video call.