The Ambassadors

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Dundee's Ambassadors are inspirational individuals who represent Dundee's many faces, and who share a passion and a pride in the city. Discover what makes Dundee special in their eyes.

Ian Lamb, DC Thomson

Ian joined Dundee publishers DC Thomson when he was 18 and has spent his entire career with the company, starting off as a trainee reporter.

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Christina Potter, Dundee College

Attracting around 23,000 students every year and employing over 900 staff, Dundee College is very much at the heart of the city. Christina Potter, Principal and Chief Executive, has been at the helm for around three years.

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Donald McPherson, Alliance Trust

Donald grew up in Blairgowrie but visited Dundee regularly during this time. After qualifying as a solicitor he worked in Blairgowrie and Perth for eight years and then in various roles across the UK.

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Innovators

Dundee has a longstanding history of innovation. Be it X-ray techniques or electric light in the 1800s or more modern developments such as computer gaming, the city’s innovators have pioneered extraordinary developments throughout the years, and continue to push the boundaries. Discover just a few of Dundee’s Innovators here.

Sir Philip Cohen

Sir Philip Cohen is a British researcher, academic and Royal Medal winner based in Dundee. During the 1990s he was Britain's third most cited professor and has been described as 'one of the world's top scientists'.

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