The Institute of Directors (IoD) in Scotland has appointed Julie Ashworth as its new chair.
She founded leadership consultancy Broadreach in 1998, which works with brands including Tesco, Vodafone, Target Australia and Dubai Airports, acting as a business coach to senior executives.
Ashworth also brings a background across retail, technology, professional services and hospitality. Specialising in governance, she has worked with FTSE 50 firms and start-ups.