Stuart Macdonald is founder and managing director of Seric Systems, a multi-award winning technology business based in Scotland, serving the UK. Stuart is a keen advocate of youth entrepreneurship and global ambassador for YBI following the support they provided when he established his company in 1998. Seric work with a broad range of organisations including further education, public sector, manufacturing, retail, corporate and SME’s. Recognised by the Institute of Directors as Regional Director of the Year in 2011 and Highly Commended Runner Up the IoD UK Young Director of the Year 2012, Stuart is an accomplished public speaker and regularly presents on IT Infrastructure, Social Business, Predictive Analytics and entrepreneurship. He is member of the University of West of Scotland Industry Advisory Boar, a trustee of Cancer Support Scotland and a Board member with Young Enterprise Scotland.