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'Glasgow has built a fantastic worldwide reputation as a city of sport'
Ian Beattie reflects on Glasgow’s standing as a world-leading host city as it prepares for one of this summer’s major athletics events – the Commonwealth Games
Ian has played a pivotal role not just in Lindsays’ growth but in making sure our clients and staff benefit from that growth
Ian Beattie is Lindsays’ Chief Operating Officer. He plays a central role on Lindsays' Management Board, with a focus on the firm's financial and operational performance.
Lindsays has grown and diversified significantly in recent years and throughout that time, Ian has been responsible for ensuring that this growth and change is managed effectively to bring optimum benefits to our clients and staff.
Ian, a keen athletics enthusiast, is the Chairman of UK Athletics. He was previously Chair of Scottish Athletics, Vice Chair of Sport Scotland, the national agency for sport, Race Director of the West Highland Way Race, and Vice Chair of the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH). In 2020 he was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for services to athletics.
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