Social Entrepreneurship - How companies can combine profit and purpose. The example of the Isle of Harris Distillery.

When: Thursday 8th February

Where: Strathclyde Business School, Stenhouse Wing 105

Time: 6pm – 7pm

Registration will start at 5.30pm.

We are delighted to welcome Simon Erlanger, Managing Director of the Isle of Harris Distillery for our event about «Social Entrepreneurship».

Simon speaks about how the Isle of Harris Distillery tries to tackle challenges faced by the islands’ communities. Is it possible to be a social company and still be profit driven? How to convert local uniqueness into an advantage. And if their take on Social Entrepreneurship could be a role model for other companies.

Simon’s career started in retail for a major UK retailer. Later he got involved in the Whiskey business where he became one of four Executive Directors at Glenmorangie and led the sales and marketing teams. Simon’s specialities are International brand development, Organisational change, Sales & negotiation, and Team leadership. He now uses his distinguished expertise to lead and manage the Isle of Harris Distillery.

The Isle of Harris Distillery is a working distillery, creating spirits for the award-winning Isle of Harris Gin and their forthcoming «The Hearach» Single Malt Whisky.

The Distillery opened its door in 2015 and was founded with the vision of a «Social Distillery», creating a local enterprise on Harris that had the community at its heart.

After Simons presentation, there is a Q&A session for which we encourage you to come up with a lot of questions to generate a vibrant discussion.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Best Wishes,

The SBN Team

Harris Distillery:Social Entrepreneurship with Guest Speaker:Simon Erlanger