The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning Fiona Hyslop today announced the appointments to the first board of Skills Development Scotland.
The six new members are Evelyn McCann, William Stevely, Anne Douglas, Janet Lowe, Alan McGregor and Cay Stratton, who join Willy Roe, who is the Chairman of Skills Development Scotland, on the board.
Hyslop said: “Following the recent appointment of Willy Roe as Chair of Skills Development Scotland I am pleased to now announce the Non-Executive Members of the Board. Together they bring a wealth of experience and skills which will greatly benefit SDS in its first years and drive forward the necessary work to effect a step change in skills development in Scotland.”
Roe added: “I welcome the Cabinet Secretary's appointments to the first Board of SDS - a team of talented, experienced people. I am delighted that we have been able to attract such a capable and diverse group for SDS and we are all looking forward to getting on with business."
Skills Development Scotland became fully operational on 1 April 2008, with a total of 1,500 staff transferring to the new organisation and a budget of £184m for 2008/09. The body will be a catalyst for developing a distinctively Scottish approach to skills acquisition and utilisation, working with partners, to ensure the delivery of the Skills Strategy.
The appointments for Evelyn McCann and William Stevely and will be for 2 years and will run from 19 May 2008 to 18 May 2010. The appointments for Anne Douglas, Janet Lowe, Alan McGregor and Cay Stratton will be for 4 years and will run from 19 May 2008 to 18 May 2012.
These posts are part-time and attract a remuneration of £6,240 per annum for a time commitment of 2 days per month.
The website for Skills Development Scotland is available here
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