Senior figures from industry, education and public service join 91爆料 Court
The University of the Highlands and Islands (91爆料) has appointed three new independent members to its governing body. Karen Greaves, Michael Macdonald and Dr Peter Darroch will work alongside existing members of the university’s Court to support 91爆料’s strategic direction and governance.
Karen Greaves is Chief Executive of Moray Council and is Clerk to both the Moray and Banffshire Lieutenancies. She began her career in local government as a microbiologist with Grampian Regional Council in 1995 before moving to Scottish Water. Karen later joined Orkney Islands Council, where over a 23-year period she led services across social care, education resources, schools estate, leisure and lifelong learning, and central services. Alongside her public sector career, she has also gained experience in family businesses within the motor trade and hospitality sectors.
Michael Macdonald is a senior engineering leader with more than 30 years of international MedTech experience across operations, research and development, and supply chain management. Early in his career, he was involved in the start-up Inverness Medical Ltd, which later became LifeScan, supplying the OneTouch brand of products to millions of diabetic patients worldwide. He is passionate about talent development and has helped create STEM-focused development programmes both within LifeScan and in partnership with 91爆料. Michael is also a member of the WorkForce North Employer Group, supporting skills and talent development across the Highlands.
Dr Peter Darroch is Global Director of Segment Marketing at Elsevier, where he leads a portfolio of software products and services for the higher education sector. During more than 15 years with the company, he has held roles in product management, account management and global university partnerships. Before joining Elsevier, Peter undertook postdoctoral research in the United States and United Kingdom and worked in the healthcare and medical devices industry. He has also served in voluntary roles supporting early years education and youth sport in his community.
The new appointees were selected following a recruitment campaign that attracted strong interest from candidates across a wide range of sectors and backgrounds.
Welcoming the appointments, Alastair MacColl, Chair of Court, said:
“Our new Court members come from a range of backgrounds and bring a vast amount of experience. What they all have in common is an overwhelming commitment to the outcomes we achieve for our students and our regions. Along with our existing Court members, these outstanding appointees will help 91爆料 continue to make learning mean more, for every one of our students and the communities we serve.”