My passion in life centres around people, and seeing them grow. I think of my role simply to empower people to be the best version of themselves. Using their gifts to find their calling and make a difference. In their community. Within their business. Changing their world for the better.
Growing up in Scotland, I was always aware of bigger horizons and had a deep interest in people and the wider world at large.
In my early teens, I was so inspired by the transformative effect that three days at STOBO CASTLE, Scotland’s only destination spa, had on my Mum that it set me on a path to the global beauty and personal care industry. Initially studying International Spa Therapy and Management, this led onto a career that has spanned decades, taking me all over the world working with renowned brands and many truly inspirational people.
“It is an absolute pleasure working with Wilma, her,
optimistic, forward thinking,
can do approach along with her strong people management skills and a deep understanding of the market and customer connections make her a first class leader. She is highly creative and a great communicator.
“Wilma’s natural warmth and emotional intelligence along with her business skills, particularly in marketing and managing teams are key to her success and make her a pleasure to work with.
SANDRA BREENE
President Consumer Care, Croda; NED, XP Power
“It is an absolute pleasure working with Wilma, her optimistic, forward thinking, can do approach, along with her strong people management skills and a deep understanding of the market and customer connections, make her a first class leader. She is highly creative and a great communicator.”
SANDRA BREENE
President Consumer Care, Croda; NED, XP Power
“It is an absolute pleasure working with Wilma, her optimistic, forward thinking, can do approach, along with her strong people management skills and a deep understanding of the market and customer connections, make her a first class leader. She is highly creative and a great communicator.”
SANDRA BREENE
President Consumer Care, Croda; NED, XP Power
finding
BALANCE AND PRIORITIES
My career choices have always been relationship driven. The challenges I have faced have been about balance and putting priorities in place. What I’ve found is that putting these values first has been career changing for me and provided me the access to a huge diversity of skills to work in and develop.
passionate
About growing people; business; community; to transform lives
nurturing
Thought provoking visionary with people and purpose at the heart of everything
supportive
Empowering people to be the best version of themselves and make a difference
championing
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
My experiences have shown me that there is opportunity to do everything we choose in life, understanding that we don’t have to compromise family, relationships or values in the process.
As a young working mum, the typical culture at that time was for a woman to either have a family or excel in her career. So, when I made what seemed like a huge choice to step down as Sales and Education Executive at Estee Lauder Companies it was due to the realisation that as much as I loved my job, I love my relationships and family more. On reflection I now realise this decision led to wonderful career opportunities that would otherwise never have come my way.
These experiences have proven to me that culture is everything in business. With the right culture in place, businesses can flourish through actively supporting a good work-life balance. This is essential for individuals to thrive and achieve their true potential, which, post-COVID, seems to be a lasting legacy to the benefit of all.
seizing
OPPORTUNITIES
Following 25 incredible years of devising and implementing successful sales and marketing strategies, as well as building effective teams, I decided to start my own consultancy, RISE Business Growth, in 2015.
Working with businesses as diverse as SME’s and publicly quoted corporations, our underlying philosophy is to provide only the strategic services identified to achieve growth ambitions and add value to the business using a formula that had been proven and served myself, and the brands, strategically up till then.
In 2015, on behalf of RISE, I delivered a workshop on market development and internationalisation as part of a Business Gateway Accelerator programme. The founders of Cutitronics, a skin-tech startup spun out of the University of Strathclyde, were invited to attend.
This became a first step in my considering how technology platforms, AI and blockchain might revolutionise the global beauty and personal care space.
Cutitronics then agreed to a strategic partnership with Croda International, the FTSE 100 Chemical company, using smart science to improve lives, creating an opportunity for me to work in an executive role for four years alongside their exceptional teams globally.
In 2020 I was recognised by We Are Tech Women as an inspirational woman in technology which led to my enrolling with the Said Business School at the University of Oxford where I successfully completed an executive education programme on digital disruption and platforms. This proved to be very valuable to the RISE consultancy I delivered for innovative brands including actiMirror, SnapDragon, Earneco and Beauty Kitchen.
championing
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
My experiences have shown me that there is opportunity to do everything we choose in life, understanding that we don’t have to compromise family, relationships or values in the process.
As a young working mum, the typical culture at that time was for a woman to either have a family or excel in her career. So, when I made what seemed like a huge choice to step down as Sales and Education Executive at Estee Lauder Companies it was due to the realisation that as much as I loved my job, I love my relationships and family more. On reflection I now realise this decision led to wonderful career opportunities that would otherwise never have come my way.
These experiences have proven to me that culture is everything in business. With the right culture in place, businesses can flourish through actively supporting a good work-life balance. This is essential for individuals to thrive and achieve their true potential, which, post-COVID, seems to be a lasting legacy to the benefit of all.
seizing
OPPORTUNITIES
Following 25 incredible years of devising and implementing successful sales and marketing strategies, as well as building effective teams, I decided to start my own consultancy, RISE Business Growth, in 2015.
Working with businesses as diverse as SME’s and publicly quoted corporations, our underlying philosophy is to provide only the strategic services identified to achieve growth ambitions and add value to the business using a formula that had been proven and served myself, and the brands, strategically up till then.
In 2015, on behalf of RISE, I delivered a workshop on market development and internationalisation as part of a Business Gateway Accelerator programme. The founders of Cutitronics, a skin-tech startup spun out of the University of Strathclyde, were invited to attend.
This became a first step in my considering how technology platforms, AI and blockchain might revolutionise the global beauty and personal care space.
Cutitronics then agreed to a strategic partnership with Croda International, the FTSE 100 Chemical company, using smart science to improve lives, creating an opportunity for me to work in an executive role for four years alongside their exceptional teams globally.
In 2020 I was recognised by We Are Tech Women as an inspirational woman in technology which led to my enrolling with the Said Business School at the University of Oxford where I successfully completed an executive education programme on digital disruption and platforms. This proved to be very valuable to the RISE consultancy I delivered for innovative brands including actiMirror, SnapDragon, Earneco and Beauty Kitchen.
Recognising a new era in our industry I chose to become a Lifestyle Consultant with TEMPLESPA in 2024 providing education and experiences to individuals and organisations prioritising the wellbeing of their greatest asset, their people.
Founded in 2000 by Liz and Mark Warom, the award-winning British brand is based on the Christian principle that our body is a living temple. Honour it, enjoy life and live it to the full.
At TEMPLESPA Wellness is Our Heartland
We create exceptional skincare products and experiences that make a real difference to your skin and soul health.
You can find out how TEMPLESPA provides meaningful self-care education and experiences at www.templespa.com.
MENTOR,
FACILITATOR,
STRATEGIST,
MOTHER,
SCOT.
