All Board Members

Elaine is a member of the Parole Board for Scotland.  An interesting but demanding role.  It combines meeting a range of people with a range of experiences.

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Elaine Noad

Board Member, Parole Board for Scotland

In the last ten years I have much enjoyed being involved in public appointments in a variety of roles involving museums, airports, ferries, harbours and piers and the funicular railway. It has been rewarding work.

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Grenville Johnston

Chair
Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd

2009 - Date

Andrew has held a number of public appointments and combines the part-time role with that of bringing up a young family in the far north of Scotland.

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Andrew Thin

Chair
Scottish Natural Heritage

2006 - Date

I get a buzz from learning, growing and putting my energy into making a difference. It’s challenging but immensely rewarding.

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Ali Jarvis

Council Member
Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council

2008 - Date

‘JUST DO IT’! It’s incredibly rewarding, both personally and professionally, to know that you are making a difference.

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Lynne Cadenhead

Board Member
Scottish Industrial Development Advisory Board

2002 - 2010

As I don’t come from a profession which is directly related to the children’s hearing system, I believe I bring a fresh and different perspective to Board discussions and decisions.

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Anne McNeill

Deputy Chair
Scottish Childrens’ Reporters Administration

2003 to Date

I think that it is a huge two way process – I have contributed in my role and I have in turn gained so much.

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Ian Jackson

Member
General Teaching Council for Scotland

2005 - Date

Being a mum with a young family and one of the few female Asian Board members in Scotland, I have challenged a few myths, misconceptions and prejudices!

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Neena Mahal

Board Member
NHS Lanarkshire

2004 - Date

It’s a real privilege to contribute to Scottish public life through a non-executive appointment – and immensely rewarding.

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Lindsay Burley

Chair
National Waiting Times Centre Board

2003 - 2010

You can ' walk in the shoes' of an organisation and consider their perspective of service delivery. Is it something you can do from whatever your background is. This is especially true with a science, technology or engineering background where you are used to considering a lot of information and coming to a considered and robust conclusion. There is a satisfaction in doing this. Enjoy it...I do! Your view is valued and valuable!

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Liz Robertson

Board Member
NHS Education for Scotland

2009 - Date

I believe that there are many people out there who have so much to offer the work of Boards in Scotland: support and encouragement tailored to your needs now exists to encourage you to come forward. You have my full support.

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John Mulgrew

Chair
Learning and Teaching Scotland

2003 - 2010