Uncertainty is the new certainty: charting Scotland’s course in an age of disruption

Uncertainty is the new certainty: charting Scotland’s course in an age of disruption

In an era of aggressive globalisation, and against a backdrop of Brexit, indyrefs, and new devolved powers, Scottish policy makers and business leaders have their work cut out to respond to unprecedented peacetime challenges while maintaining focus on their day jobs.

While some play down the significance of current events and others are tempted to leave it all to the politicians, former Scottish Secretary Michael Moore will argue that this is a moment for maximum engagement by all of Scotland’s leaders in the private and public sectors.

In his inaugural lecture as a Visiting Professor at Strathclyde, he will draw on his experience in politics and business to suggest how events may now unfold and how Scotland needs to equip itself to make appropriate decisions to navigate this age of disruption.

The event will be introduced by Dame Sue Bruce and will be followed by a Q&A discussion. The event will close with a drinks reception.

Biography

Michael Moore was appointed as a Visiting Professor at IPPI in May 2016.

Michael is PwC’s Senior Adviser on Devolution, supporting the public and private sector to deliver the devolution and regional economic growth agenda of the UK government and the regions.

Michael was Secretary of State for Scotland (2010-13) and piloted the Scotland Act 2012 through Westminster which transferred income tax and borrowing powers to the Scottish Parliament. He negotiated the Edinburgh Agreement with Nicola Sturgeon which created the framework for the 2014 Scottish Independence referendum and was a member of the Smith Commission that set the blueprint for further tax, borrowing and welfare powers as delivered by the Scotland Act 2016.

Prior to his 18 years as an MP, Michael qualified as a CA before specialising in corporate finance and other advisory work.