BSCC DIRECTORS

Who we are

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Our Directors

Our volunteer Directors are collectively responsible for the charity’s good governance, overall management and strategic development.

Neil Hope – Chair

Neil is a highly experienced senior manager operating at board level in the banking & finance industry. He has in-depth knowledge of risk management, compliance, corporate governance, business policy & strategy, and change management.

Jeff Geary – Treasurer

Jeff’s career has been spent in the fresh produce industry, with 20 years at Technical Director level. His expertise includes customer service, product integrity, quality & environmental management, and ethical trading. He has a PhD in food science.

Alison MacLennan

Alison has over 25 years’ experience with the RSPB, responsible for research, habitat management, interpretation, project & staff management, and fundraising in Skye & Wester Ross. She has a Masters degree in Natural Resource Management and PhD in Geology/Palynology.

Shirley Grant

Shirley worked for 18 years with a public agency managing the development of educational software. She has a BSc in Computer Science and post-graduate diplomas in Management and Managing Sustainable Rural Development.

Ben Yoxon

Ben works in wildlife conservation with a focus on otters and wetlands. His role includes education, community outreach, research and wildlife rehabilitation. He is also involved in a number of sporting and environmental projects with young people in Broadford and Strath.

Roddy Macleod

Roddy works in Youth Work and local emergency services. Having grown up in the Strath area and now working locally, his role is focussed on broadening social and education opportunities for young people and helping to offer more services for the community.

Vanessa Lopez

Vanessa arrived in Scotland from Spain over 20 years ago, and soon she felt at home. She lives with her family in Broadford and works as a self-employed Graphic and Web Designer. She has extensive experience in design and marketing, and a long history of working with the third sector.