Cameron McKinnon
Warehouse OperativeLeaving school at 16 Cameron was soon a key and prominent member of the Glasgow team. Working as a pick and packer in the warehouse Cameron ensures all orders are accurately and safely gathered for delivery to customers. The small but hugely effective Glasgow team work together seamlessly always helping each other out as each day goes by.
As the youngest member of the entire Shawston International Ltd team, Cameron has rapidly gained essential experience within the business and has more recently become the youngest shareowner in Shawston to date.
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Who has been the biggest influence on you during your time at Shawston?
Cameron on Stevie Desmond
“I picked up loads from him and the rest of the warehouse team.”
“I’d say that Stevie has been a mentor of sorts. Someone to lean on.”
“He’s very disciplined in his approach which I greatly benefitted from.”
What does Employee Ownership mean to you?
Cameron on Employee Ownership.“I like the idea of owning shares, preparing for the future.”
“If it had been up to me, I would have invested from the start, but I had to wait until I turned 18.”
“I finally became a Shawston shareholder at the last dealing day. It felt great!”
Tell us about your Shawston journey.
Joined Shawston straight after leaving school at 16.
Quickly gained experience on several different roles within the warehouse.
Has become a vital cog in the Glasgow branch team.
Became a shareholder/co-owner at 18.
