Aberdeen-based Jeanette Forbes has been recognised as the UK’s top woman mentor, thanks to her work on a Scottish Chambers of Commerce programme.
Her honour came at the national Mentorsme Excellence in Woman’s Enterprise Mentoring 2014 Awards in London.
Ms Forbes, chief executive of Granite City information technology firm PCL Group, was nominated by one of the women she mentors.
“Business mentoring is about putting something back,” she said, adding: “In 2002, I obtained my own business mentor. Without him I would not be in business today.
“He makes me think outside the box and in a world which is rapidly changing economically we sometimes need someone with a different perspective to put us back on track and continue on our journey.”
Aberdeen Lord Provost George Adam said: “I’m delighted that she is being recognised for the work which she does on a voluntary basis to support and help other businesswomen in their careers.”
