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Steven Turner

Steven Turner

Helping organizations and people find direction through change and challenge

Joined May 2025

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Summary

Steven Turner is a seasoned business leader with a strong focus on economic development, commercial strategy, and partnership building, particularly within the Scottish tech and sustainability sectors. His career spans various commercial and leadership roles, demonstrating a consistent drive to foster growth and innovation. steventurner+2
He is deeply involved in initiatives promoting Net Zero and sustainable business practices. As CEO of Net Zero Nation, he actively works to accelerate the transition to Net Zero, advocating for environmental responsibility hand-in-hand with commercial growth, and often speaks on related topics. steventurner+2
Steven has a significant track record in developing and managing commercial operations for technology and manufacturing companies, evidenced by his multiple leadership roles at Cloud Cover IT, DPS Group, and previous management positions at global brands like ACCO Brands and Casio. He is skilled at finding direction amidst uncertainty and unlocking momentum. steventurner+2
His commitment to Scottish business extends to his advisory and ambassadorial roles, notably with the Scottish Business Network and Asia Scotland Institute, where he leverages his connections to promote Scottish enterprises globally and build international bridges. sbn+1

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Are CSO's still relevant in 2025?

May 1, 2025

Examines the relevance of Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) in 2025, considering challenges like net-zero goals, reputational risk, and carbon reporting rules.

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An Emerging Cultural Divide in Business.

May 1, 2025

Discusses how misaligned mindsets, rather than just market headwinds, might be hindering business growth.

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Cartoons, Cavemen & Carbon: why anti Net-Zero memes are everywhere and, what we do about them.

April 1, 2025

Analyzes the prevalence of anti-Net-Zero memes on social media and explores strategies to address them.

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Thoughts on the value of a Global Perspective on SME Sustainability

March 1, 2025

Offers reflections on the importance of a global perspective when considering sustainability for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

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Our Inclusivity Challenge

June 1, 2022

Discusses Cloud Cover IT's commitment to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity within the workplace.

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I asked an AI copywriting tool to write me a blog and all I got was this....

December 1, 2021

Explores the results of using an AI copywriting tool to generate a blog post, driven by curiosity about the capabilities of such services.

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What's next for Cockayne customers?

September 1, 2019

Addresses the future for Cockayne customers following Edwards engineering's acquisition of Cockayne's intellectual property.

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Thoughts on a bright future for Scottish Manufacturing from the 2018 SMAS Conference.

May 1, 2018

Reflects on the 2018 Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS) conference, emphasizing the importance of manufacturing to Scotland and the wider UK economy, and discussing the challenges and opportunities of Industry4.0, particularly the role of data.

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Back to Brexits

December 1, 2017

Reflects on involvement with various Brexit projects since mid-2016, focusing on scenario planning.

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How to ace your first business trip to a new country.

October 1, 2017

Provides advice on successfully navigating a first business trip to an unfamiliar country.

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Thanks to CloudCover IT for providing this business owners guide to the Ransomware risk.

May 1, 2017

Highlights the importance of a business owner's guide to understanding and mitigating ransomware risks.

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