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- James I. Cash Jr. Ph.D.
UK Executives
Microsoft Scotland Managers
Raymond O'Hare Regional Director in Scotland
Raymond O'Hare was appointed as regional director for Scotland in Novemebr. O'Hare was previously regional manager Scotland, Microsoft Small, Mid-market Solutions and Partners. He joined Microsoft in 1997.
OHare is responsible for maintaining the successful business addressing the SME community in Scotland and working with enterprise customers and partners to develop solutions based on Microsoft technologies that allow them to realise their business potential.
Partners remain a key focus for OHare and he will continue to develop the local partner network to service the requirements of all Scottish businesses. O'Hare has very strong existing relationships with the Scottish Chamber of Commerce, Federation of Small Businesses, ICAS, Law Society and Scottish Enterprise.
As O'Hare explained. "We have had a very positive year in Scotland. My new role will allow me to build on the relationships I have developed with key influencers, partners and customers and expand this work to cover all our Scottish business. I am very pleased with what we have achieved and am looking forward to establishing a strong Microsoft presence in Scotland."
Alistair Baker, managing director, Microsoft UK, said: "Raymond has been invaluable in cementing our presence in Scotland. His excellent work with the SME community and strong relationships with key influencers, combined with his considerable experience, made him the obvious choice for the role."
Microsoft's Edinburgh-based Scottish office opened in 1994 and has grown from one person to a 40-strong team, the majority of which are part of the sales and services organisations.
OHare joined Microsoft in 1997 and under his leadership, the UK retail banking and Scotland Services organisations have grown into a 12million + business.
Prior to joining Microsoft O'Hare worked for Royal Bank of Scotland and built a number of businesses from their early stages, including a financial services sales division for ICL in Dublin and a substantial multi-vendor services business for Digital in Scotland. [1]
Microsoft Governement Leaders Forum
The annual forum brings together Prime Ministers, Ministers, EU Commissioners and policy advisers from across Europe, marking one of the most senior gatherings of European leaders Scotland has seen.
The Government Leaders’ Forum Europe is one of Microsoft’s flagship events for government, parliamentarians, education and business leaders across the continent and is being supported by a partnership of the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Executive.
The event provides a forum to formulate successful strategies in key areas relating to connected government, digital learning, employability skills and the transition to the knowledge economy. This year will reflect a number of Scotland’s experiences as the host country
Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, George Reid MSP said:
“Our Parliament is committed to the widest possible engagement with the people, one important element in this being the use of technology. From my attendance at this year’s forum in Lisbon, it is clear that the Scottish experience has much to share with the political institutions of Europe.
“This conference provides an opportunity to debate key issues of engagement and economic development which affect citizens and states across Europe.
“I look forward to welcoming the Microsoft Government Leaders’ Forum. Once again, Holyrood will provide the stage that puts Scotland at the heart of international debate.”
The President of Microsoft International, Jean-Philippe Courtois said:
“The Scottish Parliament offers a unique setting to hold a very interactive and participative Government Leaders’ Forum. This event offers an excellent opportunity to bring together top policy makers and industry leaders from across the continent to facilitate a discussion around the impact of ICT on parliaments and their citizens. Microsoft is grateful to both the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Executive for their support and cooperation in bringing the GLF to Edinburgh.” [2]
Microsoft Government Leaders Forum Bill gates accompanied Jack Mc Connell in a press statemetn highlighting the philanthropic work both the Microsoft Corporation and the Scottish Executive will undertake in helping young Scots achieve. The signed agreement aims to train 100,000 Scots in computer skills [3] The project is aimed at those not in education, employment or training (NEET)
Microsoft says Scottish NHS must curb IT spend [4]
Notes
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- ^Scottish Parliament to host the UK’s first Microsoft Government Leaders’ Forum | 20 September 2006.[5]
- ^Scottish Parliament to host the UK’s first Microsoft Government Leaders’ Forum | 20 September 2006.[6]Microsoft UK Press Center Raymond O'Hareaccessed 18/02/07
- ^ Scottish Parliament to host the UK’s first Microsoft Government Leaders’ Forum | 20 September 2006.[7]Microsoft UK Press Center Raymond O'Hareaccessed 18/02/07
- ^ Lucy Sherriff Microsoft says Scottish NHS must curb IT spend: Unusual advice from a vendor The Register, Published Wednesday 5th January 2005 13:25 GMT
- ^Microsoft Website Uk executives accessed 21/02/07
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- ^ Scotsman website Billionaire, benefactor...but is Bill Gates a force for good? Microsoft and Scottish executive Agreement accessed 28/02/07
