21st-century Scottish businesspeople

David Byrne (born 14 May 1952) is a British-American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, artist, actor, writer, music theorist, and filmmaker, who was a founding member and the principal songwriter, lead singer, and guitarist of the American new wave band Talking Heads.

Archibald Hugh Stirling, Laird of Keir (born 18 September 1941), is Laird of the Keir estate at Lecropt in the Stirling council area in Scotland.

Honor Fraser (born 1973) is a Scottish art dealer in California and a former fashion model. She is the sister of the 16th Lord Lovat and was brought up at the family seat Beaufort Castle in Scotland.

Michelle Georgina Mone, Baroness Mone, OBE (née Allan; born 8 October 1971 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a Scottish entrepreneur, global speaker, designer, innovator and parliamentarian.

John Rankin Waddell (born 1966), also known under his working name Rankin, is a British portrait and fashion photographer.

Sir John Young Stewart OBE (born 11 June 1939), known as Jackie Stewart, is a British former Formula One racing driver from Scotland. Nicknamed the "Flying Scot", he competed in Formula One between 1965 and 1973, winning three World Drivers' Championships and twice finishing as runner-up over those nine seasons.

Duncan Walker Bannatyne, OBE (born 2 February 1949) is a Scottish entrepreneur, philanthropist and author. His business interests include hotels, health clubs, spas, media, TV, and property. He is most famous for his appearance as a business angel on the BBC programme Dragons' Den. He was appointed an OBE for his contribution to charity. He has written seven books.

Jock Zonfrillo (born Barry Zonfrillo, 4 August 1976 – 30 April 2023) was a Scottish television presenter and former chef based in Melbourne, Australia. He was the founder of The Orana Foundation and one of the MasterChef Australia judges alongside Andy Allen and Melissa Leong.

Adam Alexander Crozier (born 26 January 1964) is a Scottish businessman, and was former chief executive officer of media company ITV plc, operator of the ITV television network covering most of the United Kingdom.

Alan McGee (born 29 September 1960) is a Scottish businessman and music industry executive. He has been a record label owner, musician, manager, and music blogger for The Guardian. He co-founded the independent Creation Records label, running it from 1983 until its closure in 1999. He subsequently founded the Poptones label, running it from 1999 to 2007. He has managed or championed acts such as The Jesus and Mary Chain, Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine, Oasis, and The Libertines. He was also the lead singer and guitarist for the indie pop group Biff Bang Pow!, who were active from 1983 to 1991.