OUTGOING MSP Oliver Mundell is among new five non-executive directors to have been appointed to the board of SRUC, Scotland’s rural college which provides independent advice and services for potato producers and runs the UK’s only potato roguing course.
Oliver will stand down as MSP for Dumfriesshire at next year’s Scottish Parliament election.
Also joining the SRUC Board in June are: Jamie Baker, Simon Cunningham, Kes Juskuwiak and Neil Robertson.
Jamie is Lead for Economic Development and Regeneration at East Lothian Council, Simon is a chartered accountant who has served on a number of boards including Revenue Scotland, Kes is Director of Transformation at Scottish Water and Neil is an experienced vet.
Meanwhile, solicitor Helen Howden, former Company Secretary at SRUC, has been appointed an independent external member on the Board’s Audit and Risk Committee.
Chair of the SRUC Board, Linda Hanna, said: “This is a critical time for SRUC 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.
“As we navigate the road ahead, it is important the SRUC Board has the right mix and diversity of skills and experience to help do just that.”
