Public appointment: Chair appointed to the Board of Highlands and Islands Enterprise

The Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic, Kate Forbes MSP, today announced the appointment of Angus Campbell as Chair of the Board of Highlands and Islands Enterprise.

 

The Deputy First Minister said:

“I am delighted to welcome Angus as Chair of Highlands and Islands Enterprise. Angus has been a valued member of the HIE Board since 2018 and will, I know, put this experience to good effect in leading the Board.

I am pleased that HIE will continue to benefit from the wealth of knowledge Angus has of the Highlands and Islands area and his experience as a businessman and councillor. I look forward to working with Angus in his new role.”

 

Chair

Angus Campbell is a local businessman in Lewis, employing 30 people in his own business which he established in 1996. He has 18 years’ experience as a councillor with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, serving as Leader for most of this time. Angus has strong experience of funding issues and socio-economic challenges across the Highlands and Islands, such as transport and housing and is focused on developing transformational opportunities in the region, including the energy sector.  He was a Member of the Board of NatureScot and the Court of the University of the Highlands and Islands and was the founding Chair of the Ferries Communities Board. Angus has a long-standing commitment to Gaelic language and culture. He is a passionate advocate for community land ownership and supporting a strong third sector.

 

Appointment

The appointment is for three years and runs from 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2028.

The appointment is regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner.

 

Remuneration and time commitment

The appointment attracts remuneration of £496.42 per day for a time commitment of 91 days per year.

 

Other Ministerial appointments

Angus Campbell does not hold any other public appointments.

 

Political activity

All appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process.  However, in accordance with the original Nolan recommendations, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity within the last five years (if there is any to be declared) to be made public.

Angus Campbell has had no political activity within the last five years.

 

Background

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is a non-departmental public body of the Scottish Government, established by the Enterprise and New Towns (Scotland) Act 1990, with responsibility for undertaking economic and social development across the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

 

Vision, Purpose and Key Outcomes

HIE’s five year strategy, published in August 2023, sets out our long-term vision and ambitions for the Highlands and Islands and the outcomes it is seeking to achieve by working with partners, businesses and communities throughout the region. It is available online at www.hie.co.uk/strategy.