The 2022 CHeRries Awards, run by the Press and Journal and The Courier in association with Mattioli Woods was held at the P&J Live on Thursday 24, March. The awards recognise excellence in the fields of human resources, organisational development, training and recruitment.
Among those recognised this year was Willie MacColl, who was awarded the Top cHeRry Award for Outstanding Contribution. This is presented to an individual nominated by peers within the industry, who is recognised as a leader in their field.
As an AGCC member, Willie is an Organisational Development Specialist who currently runs his own business, Glenbrex. He has extensive experience in HR and OD, and currently acts as a Specialist Advisor supporting a wide range of services and industries with as little as two people to 18,000 people, that span start-ups and companies operating at and growing to £100-£200 million. He is also an Associate Facilitator and Trainer for AGCC as well as a registered Specialist with Remarkable (previously Investors in People Scotland).
In his work for the Chamber, Willie supports the in-house Leadership Development programmes that are in place and also, works onsite with companies/organisations as a Facilitator, offering bespoke pieces for leaders at all levels as well as teams.
In accepting his award from sponsors, Mattioli Woods, Willie said, “I was delighted to receive such an award – my aim is to support companies to strengthen their culture and build strong teams.” “For a modern employer, it’s the right thing to do and it’s a good investment for any business – studies show developing leaders and teams can make as much as 20% difference to the bottom line.”