Social Enterprise Scotland has announced Douglas Westwater as its new chair.
He has been the chief executive of Community Enterprise for the past 15 years, giving him a grounding in the workings of grassroots social enterprises in Scotland, and will continue with that role alongside his new one.
Westwater was formally made chair of the board of the directors last week.
In the new role, he will lead the board to ensure Social Enterprise Scotland represents the social enterprise community in Scotland with a strong voice to put social enterprises at the heart of Scotland’s future.
Westwater will work with the board and staff to steer the overall direction and strategy, ensuring the views of members are heard.
Social Enterprise Scotland will also appoint up to three new board directors, drawn from its existing members, by the end of March.
Westwater said: “Having been a supporter since its inception, it is a real privilege to be selected to serve as chair.
“Social Enterprise Scotland and the broader social enterprise sector in Scotland is at a time of severe change and unique challenges and it will be exciting to be part of the movement that is working towards a positive future.”
Chris Martin, chief executive of Social Enterprise Scotland, added: ”We are delighted to welcome Douglas to the organisation and are thoroughly looking forward to working with him.
“Last year was a time of significant change, and growth, for Social Enterprise Scotland and we know he will be a great asset to the organisation and strongly believe that his skills and experience will enable him to guide the board for the journey ahead of us.”
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