Director-General Economy
Louise Macdonald OBE was appointed Interim Director-General Economy in May 2022.
Responsibilities
The Director-General Economy is responsible for economic policy, overseeing:
- Economic Development Directorate
- Fair Work, Employability and Skills Directorate
- International Trade and Investment Directorate
- Covid Business Resilience and Support Directorate
- Chief Economist Directorate
- Accountant in Bankruptcy
Biography
Before her current role, Louise was National Director of the Institute of Directors Scotland, prior to which she was CEO of award-winning charity Young Scot for 13 years.
In March 2016, Louise won the Institute of Directors (IoD) Scotland Director of the Year Award for Female Director of the Year and went on to be awarded IoD UK Third Sector Director of the Year. She was then awarded an OBE in the Queen's New Year Honours List 2015.
Louise brings a strong leadership focus for delivery of economic transformation. This will involve collaborating with business and stakeholders across a range of sectors and services, including trade and investment, business support, employability and place-based economic development and skills development. As Director-General Economy, she leads delivery of the National Strategy for Economic Transformation, helping build a strong, competitive economy for Scotland.
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