Edinburgh knowledge consultancy Forecast predicts progress enhance from newest hires
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An emerging global data consultancy has announced two senior executives who will expand its technology and transformation offerings and represent an important step in its ambitious growth path as it rapidly scales to meet demand.
Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 12.30 p.m.
Updated Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 12:32 p.m.“/>Neil Macdonald, Founder of Forecast, says both new hires bring a “wealth of skills and experience” with them. Image: contributed.
Edinburgh-based Forecast specializes in financial modeling, data analysis and data visualization services, serving businesses such as blue chip companies and small and medium-sized businesses in sectors such as media and telecommunications, financial services, public sector, infrastructure, energy and retail, construction, Education and Healthcare.
Chris Wilson has joined as a non-executive director and Euan Cranston has taken on the technology role.
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Mr. Wilson joins Forecast after a 14 year career in strategic leadership and engagement with global companies such as Royal Bank of Scotland as MD at RBS Retail Bank, Ulster Bank and Direct Line Group. According to the forecast, his leadership experience in the company will “make a significant contribution to supporting growth and transformation”.
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Mr. Cranston joins Forecast after two decades in technical leadership roles for large global companies such as Starwood Hotels and Xerox Global Services. “His skills and expertise give Forecast customers a competitive advantage through the effective use of the cloud, data and software,” said the Edinburgh-based technology company.
Neil Macdonald, who founded Forecast 2010, said, “Both Chris and Euan bring a wealth of skills and experience to Forecast. I have no doubt that as we scale to meet demand during this exciting time of our growth, they will have a huge impact on the company.
“Joining Chris as a non-executive director is a huge challenge for Forecast. Chris’ commercial pedigree and network in the Scottish business community are second to none. He will support the forecast management team as we achieve sustainable growth while remaining true to our values.
“Euan as Chief Technology Officer represents a serious step into forecast technology. Euan will be critical to our growth agenda and will help define and grow Forecast’s technology and transformation offering. The great thing about Euan is its rich business experience, which is perfect for supporting a business where data-driven business decisions are at the core of its purpose. “
Forecast, which has also opened offices in Australia and Canada, has doubled its workforce and revenue for three consecutive fiscal years. Another ten analysts are to be added by July.
The company announced in January that it would start a new year of recruitment, adding that demand for its services had increased despite the difficult economic environment. The reactions to the Covid-19 pandemic would have accelerated the digital transformation as more and more companies started to become data-driven and internet-first operations.
Paul van Loon, Head of Analytics at Forecast, said at the time: “Forecast is gaining recognition as the leading independent data consultancy for Scottish companies. With Decima – our exciting new data engineering service – companies can boost their digital acceleration.
“Currently, ambitious Scottish corporations or public organizations have limited access to the avant-garde data industry professional advisors. We are changing that and hope to be that solution in Scotland and beyond.”
