As our strategic business partner, EDINBURGH GLOBAL Limited (“EGL”) provides a range of services which will drive and enable improved international relations and overseas trade. It is owned and operated by Jim Galloway MSc, a unique innovator and creative connector with over 30 years’ experience and expertise in economic development, international collaborations and trade development with the City of Edinburgh Council. He has a reputation for making connections and getting things done. At an international level Jim has worked extensively in Shenzhen in the heart of China’s Greater Bay Area, but also in Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa and in North America. Specialist knowledge and experience include supporting the growth and internationalisation of Edinburgh’s key sectors in, digital, tech, creative industries, finance and fintech, festivals, heritage and tourism.
EGL has access to a comprehensive range of expert and specialist associates, enabling teams to be formed quickly and get things done. This, combined with an expansive network of contacts across civic, institutional, political and business circles in Scotland, across the UK and internationally places EGL in a prime position to open doors, make connections and get things done.
A unique and continuing relationship with the City of Edinburgh Council, Edinburgh Chamber and Edinburgh Festivals and Edinburgh’s Universities provides EGL with direct access to decision makers in Scotland’s capital city to help broker international partnerships which enable trade, investment and cultural collaboration.