Personal Statement: 

Serving as your Scottish President for the last eight years has been a pleasure and privilege. As I pass on that torch, I remain keen to help grow our team of MSPs and elect over 150 Councillors across Scotland. Growing our team in the Scottish Parliament and Council Chambers across Scotland requires strong leadership, a wide knowledge of the party and lots of campaigning experience.
My term as President has been defined by getting around Scotland as a loyal foot solider. I have enjoyed meeting with, listening to and encouraging members and supporters from Lerwick to Kelso, Islay to Inverness and Aberdeen to Bearsden - while leafleting, canvassing and supporting our excellent candidates. I have ample experience at the sharp end which will be vital to supporting our party on the Executive Committee, as well as working with our dedicated staff, industrious Parliamentarians and hard-working Councillors. I will keep my feet firmly in the ground; keeping in regular touch with key individuals and groups will be a high priority.
 All my life has been dedicated to public service - in the Health Service, Local Government, University and voluntary sector. Skills and experience gained across decades will be enormously useful in delivering and electing more Scottish Liberal Democrats.
 I want to devote time, energy and commitment to the cause, and I ask for your support and vote.
 - W

What skills/experience will you bring to the role? 

I will bring skills and experience developed through nearly 60 years of professional, community and party service, including:
 42 years as a Perth and Kinross Councillor - including Group Leader, Depute Provost, Convener of Planning and Vice-Convener of Education.
 Fought for, and successfully delivered in full, replacement primary and secondary schools in Perth as a hard-working local Councillor.
 Civic experience from serving as Depute Provost of Perth and Kinross on three separate occasions.
 Party member since 1966, serving in roles at the Constituency, Local, Regional and Scottish levels.
 Seasoned campaign champion since 1970, having taken part in every Westminster, Scottish Parliament and local election since 1974.
 Skillsets include Election Agent, Returning Officer, Fundraising Officer, and Constituency Chair and Vice-Chair.
 Successful Fundraising Officer at Constituency and Regional Levels
 35 years as a Senior Manager in the National Health Service - including roles in Human Resources, Project Management, Procurement, Business Management, Site Management, Clinical Services Management and Trust Board governance.
 A wide experience in governance and audit work for the NHS, University of Dundee, ALDC and COSLA.
 Experience as an internal Organisational Development Consultant and Change Agent.

What do you hope to achieve if elected?

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