Russell Dalgleish Appointed Non-Executive Director at AutomateNow

Russell Dalgleish has been appointed Non-Executive Director of Edinburgh-based consultancy AutomateNow, joining the business at a pivotal stage in its growth.

Bart Kowalczyk and Russell Dalgleish

Dalgleish brings deep experience across entrepreneurship, scaling companies, and international market development. He has followed the journey of founder Bart Kowalczyk for many years and has observed first-hand the company’s consistent success in securing clients across the UK and the United States, built on a strong culture and a highly committed team.

AutomateNow’s approach using technology to drive commercial growth while keeping people firmly at the centre closely aligns with Dalgleish’s own leadership philosophy. At a time when organisations are grappling with how to harness AI without adding complexity or losing human connection, AutomateNow addresses one of the most pressing challenges facing modern business.

In his role as Non-Executive Director, Dalgleish will work alongside Kowalczyk and the leadership team, contributing strategic perspective, experience, and international networks to support the company’s next phase of growth.

Commenting on the appointment, Dalgleish said:
“AutomateNow is entering an exciting phase of scale in a fast-moving global market—the most energising moment in any organisation’s journey. I’m looking forward to supporting the team as they translate ambition into sustained momentum.”

Kowalczyk is a prominent figure in the business community in both Edinburgh where he co-founded Edinburgh Connections and London where he Chairs Polish Business Link promoting collaboration between business leaders in both Poland and the UK.

AutomateNow is a human-led growth consultancy that helps organisations navigate complexity through aligned teams, unified systems, and AI-enabled outcomes www.automatenow.uk

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