Minister for Public Finance
Hannah Mary Goodlad was appointed as Minister for Public Finance in May 2026.
Responsibilities
Supports the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government and the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Reform.
- budget revisions and outturns
- non-domestic rates and NDR business engagement
- Revenue Scotland
- community empowerment
- planning
- estates and property
- community wealth
- statutory debt management and debt relief, diligence and accountant in bankruptcy
- consumer advocacy and advice and Consumer Scotland
- Registers of Scotland
- National Records of Scotland
Biography
Hannah Mary Goodlad studied Geology and Chemistry at the University of Glasgow and completed a Masters degree in Petroleum Geology at Imperial College London.
Prior to entering politics, Ms Goodlad worked internationally in the energy industry for Norway's state energy company, Equinor and held senior leadership roles in renewables and hydrocarbons across the company. She is also co-founder of Scotland's first outdoor sauna company.
Ms Goodlad was first elected to the Scottish Parliament in May 2026 as MSP for the Shetland Islands.
- Read more about Hannah Mary Goodlad on the Scottish Parliament website.