A VET who went on to work for the Government has been awarded an honorary degree by Edinburgh University.
George Gunn, a former student at the university, is now chief executive of pharmaceutical firm Novartis Animal Health.
Professor Elaine Watson, head of the university's Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, chronicled Mr Gunn's career during
a ceremony at the university's McEwan Hall.
She said: "George's career has seen him involved in a number of industry and public organisations. He is the current chairman of the International Federation of Animal Health – the global body which represents the worldwide animal health industry.
"He has earned a number of industry and corporate accolades, including the 2002 Chairman's Leadership Award at Pharmacia and the 2006 Talent Excellence Award at Novartis.
"He has recognised and grasped the opportunities given to him by his broad-based training, and his horizon has not been limited. We are proud that he graduated from our school."
Brought up in Shetland, Mr Gunn worked at veterinary practices in Stonehaven and Cupar before going to work for what was then the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food.
He then moved into management and leadership positions in the pharmaceutical and animal health industries. Mr Gunn's career was described as an excellent example of the wide variety of opportunities available to university graduates.
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