Our People

At Morris & Spottiswood, we know that the expertise and experience of our staff is the thing that sets us apart from our competitors and which allows us to deliver the highest level of service. We are a family firm, and have been led successfully by three generations of the Morris family. Their commitment to supporting and training staff over many years is one of the key factors that has kept us at the forefront of our sector.

Our Trading Board

George Morris

Non Executive Director

Having trained as a corporate lawyer, George Morris took control of the family firm in 1996. He has guided the company through a period of rapid growth, by encouraging innovation and working to establish key client relationships. George’s vision is for M&S to keep its position as an innovative market leader in its field.

Jon Dunwell

Executive Chairman

With over 10 years at Morris & Spottiswood, Jon has been central to the development of our 10-year strategy which has seen the business grow and achieve increased profit margins year on year since its inception in 2017. As well as improved financial performance, Jon has led the way in developing innovative practices across all our services and has contributed to the growth of our people development and learning strategies.

Jacqui Morris

Non Executive Director

Having trained as a lawyer specialising in court work, Jacqui has also set up fashion and organic food businesses. She has sat on the board of various charities and sits as a Panel Member for Children’s Hearings Scotland. As a member of the M&S trading board she enjoys the challenge of working to grow the company and plot its future course.

Paul Brown

Chief Financial Officer

Paul joined Morris & Spottiswood over 15 years ago after spending 10 years in the Spirits industry at a senior Finance level. During his time in the business Paul has been heavily involved in updating and developing the key systems which are an integral part of the detailed financial reporting regime in the organisation.

TRAINING AND SUPPORT

We provide regular, on-going training to make sure that all of our staff are up-to-speed with the latest best practice. We invest in people from the earliest stages of their careers and have trained hundreds of apprentices in all key trades, including joiners, plumbers, electricians, engineers and floor layers. We also have a graduate programme and support our staff so that they can undertake further education. Many of our people have completed a BSc in subjects such as Quantity Surveying and Construction Management, while working for us. This extends right though the company with advanced leadership courses, alongside strategic courses for senior management at Salford University Business School.

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