Caroline Scott Caroline has worked in HR across a number of sectors over the past 20 years. Expand Caroline graduated from the University of Edinburgh and has worked in Human Resources across a number of sectors, in both the UK and overseas, over the past 20 years. Having returned to Edinburgh, Caroline is now HR Director at Skyscanner, and works closely with the business to find, develop and retain the best talent to grow the business. Caroline has undertaken much fundraising over the years and joined our board in January 2019.
Dr Patricia D Jackson Patricia is committed to the ideal of parent and child responsive services, and an integrated approach to service provision. Expand Dr Jackson was educated in Belfast, trained at Edinburgh University Medical School and worked as a Consultant Paediatrician in Children’s Services at NHS Lothian. Dr Jackson acted in an advisory capacity to the Scottish Government in the development of ASN legislation and has a continuing interest in its development and implementation. She was a member of the SIGN Guidelines for Management of Epilepsy in Children & Young People. She is a past Chair of the Scottish Association of Community Child Health, a member of British Association of Community Child Health Council and a Senior Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. Her support to voluntary organisations includes being a founder member and past Director of the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland, a member of the Advisory Group for MOVE, and Convener of Down’s Syndrome Medical Interest Group for the UK. Dr Jackson has been Vice Chair of the Family Fund, and is currently Vice Convener and Board member of Children in Scotland.
Hazel McIntyre, Treasurer Hazel brings considerable financial experience to the Board, having worked as Chief Financial Officer for a number of years. Expand Hazel works as a freelance consultant and provides support as Chief Financial Officer to a number of early stage companies. Hazel brings considerable financial experience to the Board, having worked as Chief Financial Officer for a number of years, most recently for a healthcare technology business but also within the property lettings sector and the renewable energy sector. Her experience is largely around fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, and managing company growth. Prior to her roles as CFO, Hazel was Mergers & Acquisitions Director for a consolidator in the insurance broking sector, where she led the acquisition of 30 companies. She also spent 20 years in banking and private equity. Hazel joined The Yard Board in January 2020.
Ian Harris, Chair (interim) Ian has worked in various roles in the investment management industry and is a qualified Chartered Accountant. Expand Ian is the Global Head of Business Management for Aberdeen Standard Investment’s Private Markets Investment Business. Prior to the merger of Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management in 2017, Ian was a Partner and Chief Operating Office of SL Capital Partners LLP, a subsidiary of Standard Life Investments, managing private equity and infrastructure funds. Ian has worked in various roles in the investment management industry during his career and is a qualified Chartered Accountant. He holds an Honours Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Edinburgh. Ian joined our Board in January 2019.
Neil Granger Working in engineering consultancy, Neil has extensive experience delivering projects including facilities for disabled children. Expand Born in Glasgow, but raised and educated in Edinburgh, Neil has worked in engineering consultancy since 2000 and is now Technical Partner at Tuffin Ferraby Taylor. Specialising in building services engineering and sustainability, he has extensive experience, in Scotland and further afield, leading multidisciplinary design teams and delivering projects such as education facilities, including daycare and facilities for disabled children. He has supported The Yard since early 2011 and joined our Board in January 2019.
Peter Tyson Peter brings extensive experience in legal, corporate governance and regulatory compliance to our Board. Expand Peter brings extensive experience in legal, corporate governance and regulatory compliance matters to our Board. Since qualifying as a lawyer in 1999, Peter has spent 20 years in practice within the financial services industry, holding senior roles in both legal and compliance. Peter also holds an MBA from Edinburgh University Business School, which he completed in 2012. He previously acted as a mentor for Career Ready (Scotland), which supports young people in their journey from education to rewarding employment. Peter joined our Board in January 2019.
Richard Lewis Richard brings experience in IT, management, sales, marketing and strategy to our Board. Expand Richard has worked in the IT sector for over 20 years, the majority of that time in general management, sales and marketing roles. Having re-located to Edinburgh in 2003, Richard led an Information Security business until its acquisition in 2009, after which he became responsible for the merged organisation's Europe, Middle East and African operation. Richard now runs his own Management Consultancy focusing on business strategy, sales and marketing development, and executive coaching. He serves on the board of Byte Night Scotland, an IT charity raising funds for Action for Children. Richard joined our Board in 2012.