Murdoch MacLeod (Murdo MacLeod) (born August 1947), is a director of MacLeod Construction Limited, Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland. In 2010, he was awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion for playing an outstanding role[1] in promoting enterprise skills and attitudes.[2] The award was presented by Vince Cable.[3]
MacLeod was also chair of the Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust for Argyll and the Islands from 1993[4] to at least 2011.[5]
Life and career
editMacLeod and his twin brother Kenny grew up in Lochgilphead.[6] They acquired the estate they grew up on.[7] They founded the business MacLeod Construction later M & K MacLeod.[8] In 2009 it was ranked as 12th fastest growing private company in the Sunday Times' Profit Track 100.[9] The firm also helped start a local construction college.[10] M & K MacLeod is active in building, quarrying, biomass, and producing kit houses and employs some 200 people directly, with additional subcontractors. The firm is one of the largest privately owned businesses in the region according to Santander.Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).
MacLeod is active in enterprise, mentoring ex-MacLeod employees who start their own businesses. He provided office accommodation for the Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust, and aimed to create at least 30 start-ups per year, mostly from the 18-25 age group. He set up eight local panels with business support. He regularly hosts school visits to discuss entrepreneurial activities.[4]
Personal life
editMacLeod is married to Jane, a solicitor and company secretary.[11] MacLeod enjoys boating in Achnaba, a Stormforce 11.[12][13]
References
edit- ^ "Queen's Awards for Enterprise and Enterprise Promotion - GOV.UK". Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ "The Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion". Retrieved 19 September 2010.
- ^ "Vince Cable Will Present Queen's Award For Enterprise Promotion - Fresh Business Thinking".
- ^ a b "The Queen's Awards for Enterprise, The end of April saw the recipients of this year's Queen's Awards for Enterprise announced". Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ "Media Release: Founder of SAMTEQ wins business award - allmediascotland…media jobs, media release service and media resources for all".
- ^ name="santandercb.co.uk">"MacLeod Construction - Santander Corporate and Commercial Banking". Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ "Scottish Field". Holmes McDougall. 1 January 1984. Retrieved 30 July 2016 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Macleod Construction - Santander Corporate and Commercial Banking". 28 March 2015. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ TWK. "M & K MacLeod - Fast Track". Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ TWK. "League table - Fast Track". Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ "M&K MacLeod Archives - The Argyllshire Advertiser". Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ "In the swim". 11 July 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ^ "Redbay". Retrieved 30 July 2016.
Category:Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion (2010)
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