Public appointment: Member appointed to the Board of South of Scotland Enterprise

The Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gealic, Kate Forbes MSP today announced the appointment of Anna Austin as a Member of the Board of South Of Scotland Enterprise. 

Member

Anna Austin is the Estate Manager for the Caerlaverlock Estate, a 6000 acre coastal estate south of Dumfries overseeing the farming, tourism, hospitality and property businesses. Anna recently delivered a large scale diversity project, aimed at restoring natural habitats across the Estate. Previously a lawyer, Anna also has significant legal and commercial experience having specialised in regulatory and commercial law for over ten years while working for McGrigors and William Grant and Sons. She has a MBA from Strathclyde Business School and has held several sales and procurement roles within the whisky industry.

Appointment

The appointment is for four years from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2029.

The appointment is regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner.

Remuneration and time commitment

The appointment attracts remuneration of £275.58 per day for a time commitment of 2.5 days per month.

Other Ministerial appointments

Anna Austin 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.

Anna Austin has had no political activity within the last five years.

Background

South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) is the development agency for businesses and enterprising communities throughout Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders. SOSE was established through the South of Scotland Enterprise Act 2019 and started its operations on 1 April 2020, with the remit to further the sustainable economic and social development and to improve the amenity and environment of the South of Scotland. SOSE offers tailored training, advice, specialist expertise and funding to help people and enterprises in the South to thrive, grow, and fulfil their best potential.