The new Chief Executive of the National Trust for Scotland (NTS), Simon Skinner, has been appointed, and starts his new role next week.
The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) writes:
We’re delighted to announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive, Simon Skinner, who will take up his post on 8 June 2015.
Simon, who holds an MBA from the University of Stirling, was previously Chief Executive of Aegon Ireland Plc, having served in a succession of senior leadership posts within the wider Aegon UK group of pension, insurance and investment businesses.
Earlier in his career he was also appointed to corporate services, management and marketing roles with the Automobile Association, Scottish Widows and Greater Glasgow Health Board.
In his new role he will lead Scotland’s largest, independent conservation charity, which has a membership in excess of 330,000.
The National Trust for Scotland cares for many of Scotland’s most treasured places including Glencoe, Fair Isle, Culzean Castle, Culross and the dual World Heritage site of St Kilda. Simon Skinner succeeds Kate Mavor, who departed from the Trust last month to become the Chief Executive of English Heritage.
Welcoming Simon, the National Trust for Scotland’s Chairman Sir Moir Lockhead OBE said:
‘Simon Skinner brings an absolute wealth of leadership experience to the Trust. Simon will play a key role as we chart the charity’s future through development of a fresh long-term vision and strategy. He can put his expertise in change management and strategic thinking to immediate use as we continue to modernise and enhance the Trust for the good of its members and the nation.
‘Simon will build upon the firm foundations laid by his predecessor, Kate Mavor and, in particular, will focus upon setting and meeting targets for fundraising and revenue generation, which in turn will allow us to fulfil our conservation ambitions.
‘The Trust’s Board, volunteers and staff offer Simon a warm welcome.’
Simon Skinner said: ‘I am truly looking forward to becoming the National Trust for Scotland’s new Chief Executive. This is a wonderful opportunity for me to use my skills and experience to help conserve and protect some of the most treasured and evocative places in Scotland.
‘From the progress made in the last five years, I hope to further build a legacy of a vibrant and secure Trust that is fully engaged with its members and is even more effective in delivering its core purpose of conserving and promoting our heritage.
‘Over the last thirty years I have loved visiting the wonderful places the Trust cares for with my children, so I am acutely aware of the importance of encouraging new generations to enjoy them as much as we did.’
