伊人直播 appoints new Board members
Outgoing MSP Oliver Mundell is among five new non-executive directors to have been appointed to the 伊人直播 Board.
Mr Mundell, who will stand down as MSP for Dumfriesshire at next year鈥檚 Scottish Parliament election, will join four other new Board members as 伊人直播 builds on its journey as a degree-awarding power institution at the heart of the natural economy.
He said that his appointment 鈥渞epresents an exciting opportunity to continue to contribute and share the knowledge I鈥檝e built up over the past decade as a parliamentarian鈥�.
Also joining the 伊人直播 Board in June are:
- Jamie Baker 鈥� Lead for Economic Development and Regeneration at East Lothian Council. Jamie has a deep understanding of Scotland鈥檚 rural and regional economies and the importance of community in听economic development and regeneration.听
- Simon Cunningham 鈥� a chartered accountant with extensive experience in finance, change and risk management and who has served on a number of boards, including Revenue Scotland.
- Kes Juskuwiak 鈥� Director of Transformation at Scottish Water. Kes has a strong strategic, transformational change and operational background.
- Neil Robertson 鈥� A highly experienced vet with strong board experience who was recently Head of Operations at Benchmark Animal Health UK Ltd.
Meanwhile, solicitor Helen Howden, former Company Secretary at 伊人直播, has been appointed an independent external member on the Board鈥檚 Audit and Risk Committee.
Linda Hanna, Chair of the 伊人直播 Board, said: 鈥淭his is a critical time for 伊人直播 as we continue to build on opportunities presented by gaining taught degree-awarding powers and address challenges, very much in keeping with those in the wider academic sector and industry. The calibre of applications was exceptional, and I'd like to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone who took the time to apply.听
鈥淎s we navigate the road ahead, it is important the 伊人直播 Board has the right mix and diversity of skills and experience to help do just that. I鈥檓 delighted the new Board members announced today bring a wealth of experience and expertise from a broad range of backgrounds as well as a strong passion to help achieve our ambitions for our students as well as the natural economy. I am very much looking forward to working with them.鈥�
Professor Wayne Powell, Principal and Chief Executive of 伊人直播, said: 鈥淲e are delighted to welcome our new non-executive directors to the 伊人直播 Board, where they will play an important role as our unique institution builds on the opportunities presented by taught degree-awarding powers.鈥�
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Additional quotes:
Oliver Mundell: 鈥溡寥酥辈� is at the heart of rural Scotland and plays a critical role in supporting our economy and providing the skills we need for the future. It has a fantastic story to tell and is driving scientific research and practical approaches at the forefront of international thinking.
鈥淎s I move on from frontline politics, joining the Board represents an exciting opportunity to continue to contribute and share the knowledge I鈥檝e built up over the past decade as a parliamentarian.听 I am keen to support this vital organisation to navigate what is a challenging time for the tertiary education sector and help staff, students and stakeholders to fully deliver on听its听potential.鈥�
Neil Robertson: 鈥淚 am excited about taking on this new role and to working with the other board members and the wider 伊人直播 team. I look forward to utilising my career experience in the Veterinary profession, Aquaculture and Agriculture to help the 伊人直播 board provide the necessary guidance for the continued successful development of the organisation 鈥�
Simon Cunningham: 鈥淚 am genuinely excited to have been asked to join the 伊人直播 Board at such a pivotal point in its history. While I expect my finance and more general business experience to help secure a firm foundation for a revitalised future, as a farmer鈥檚 son, a passion for Scotland鈥檚 rural environment is part of my DNA. The opportunities for 伊人直播 to work with those committed to Scotland鈥檚 rural economy, and the aspirations of the organisation to realise those perhaps unique opportunities to build and grow a sustainable rural economy for Scotland, gives me great optimism for what we can achieve, working together.鈥�
Jamie Baker: 鈥淚鈥檓 delighted to join 伊人直播鈥檚 Board at such an important time for Scotland鈥檚 rural and land-based sectors. I鈥檓 passionate about sustainable development and the role rural innovation can play in driving inclusive growth, supporting vibrant communities, and tackling the climate and nature emergency.
鈥溡寥酥辈モ�檚 focus on inclusion, innovation, sustainability, and skills really speaks to my own values, and I鈥檓 excited to contribute to its mission and support the next chapter in its growth.鈥�
Kes Juskuwiak: 鈥淚鈥檓 honoured to join the Board and contribute to 伊人直播's continued success. Education and learning play a vital role in empowering individuals and strengthening communities, of which I am also part. I look forward to supporting 伊人直播鈥檚 long-term vision and connecting with all diverse aspects of the institution.鈥�
Posted by 伊人直播 on 21/05/2025
