Ms Brady begins a three-year term, during which she will draw on her experience supporting SMEs and businesses in education, retail, regulated businesses, hospitality, healthcare and beyond to represent the interests of industry members and help shape policy across the UK.

She told Scottish Legal News: “I am delighted to have be elected to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Scotland Council, and look forward to making a positive contribution in helping to steer CBI policy and tackle the key issues affecting businesses in Scotland.”