SCDI Team
Based across three offices in Inverness, Aberdeen and Glasgow, the SCDI team support members in every part of Scotland. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch to discuss SCDI’s work and how you can be involved in helping to shape Scotland’s economic future.
Sara Thiam
Chief Executive Officer
SCDI
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Sara Thiam
Chief Executive Officer
T: 0141 243 2667
Catriona Scott
Director of Finance
SCDI
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Catriona Scott
Director of Finance
T: 0141 222 9730
E: catriona.scott@scdi.org.uk
Matt Lancashire
Director of Policy and Public Affairs
SCDI
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Matt Lancashire
Director of Policy and Public Affairs
T: 0141 222 9723
E: matt.lancashire@scdi.org.uk
Audrey McHugh
Executive PA & Office Manager
SCDI
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Audrey McHugh
Executive PA & Office Manager
T: 0141 222 9721
E: audrey.mchugh@scdi.org.uk
Ian Armstrong
Regional Director - North East
SCDI
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Ian Armstrong
Regional Director - North East
T: 01224 263380
E: ian.armstrong@scdi.org.uk
Fiona Downie
Regional Administrator - North
SCDI
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Fiona Downie
Regional Administrator - North
T: 01224 263380
E: fiona.downie@scdi.org.uk
Fraser Grieve
Regional Director - Highlands & Islands & Head of Communications
SCDI
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Fraser Grieve
Regional Director - Highlands & Islands & Head of Communications
Tel: 01463 218666
E: fraser.grieve@scdi.org.uk
Gareth Williams
Head of Policy
SCDI
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Gareth Williams
Head of Policy
T: 07917 103 997
E: gareth.williams@scdi.org.uk
David Kelly
Policy Manager
SCDI
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David Kelly
Policy Manager
T: 0141 222 9738
E: david.kelly@scdi.org.uk
Marc Strathie
Policy Analyst
SCDI
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Marc Strathie
Policy Analyst
T: 0141 222 9744
E: marc.strathie@scdi.org.uk
Francis Rodgers
Head of Membership
SCDI
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Francis Rodgers
Head of Membership
T: 0141 222 9746
E: Francis.Rodgers@scdi.org.uk
Gary Robertson
South of Scotland Manager
SCDI
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Gary Robertson
South of Scotland Manager
T: 0141 222 9722
M: 07917 190935
E: gary.robertson@scdi.org.uk
Adele Milne
Events Executive
SCDI
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Adele Milne
Events Executive
T: 0141 222 9729
E: adele.milne@scdi.org.uk
Melanie Riddell
Programme Manager, YESC
SCDI
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Melanie Riddell
Programme Manager, YESC
T: 01463 218667
E: melanie.riddell@scdi.org.uk
Julie Fleming
Programme Executive, YESC
SCDI
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Julie Fleming
Programme Executive, YESC
T: 0141 222 9734
E: julie.fleming@scdi.org.uk
Benjie Marwick Johnstone
Projects Specialist, YESC
SCDI
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Benjie Marwick Johnstone
Projects Specialist, YESC
Benjie is an electronic engineer, developing navigation systems with Edinburgh Laser Optics, and working on product development with several companies. Benjie is also regional coordinator and projects specialist for Young Engineers and Science Clubs Scotland. This involves developing projects for pupils and teachers, running workshops, training sessions and events, and providing technical support to teachers.
David Craig
Projects Specialist, YESC
SCDI
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David Craig
Projects Specialist, YESC
Thomas Wild
Programme Manager, YESC
SCDI
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Thomas Wild
Programme Manager, YESC
T: 0141 222 9742
E: thomas.wild@scdi.org.uk
Dr Karen Alexander
STEM Co-ordinator - Dumfries House
SCDI
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Dr Karen Alexander
STEM Co-ordinator - Dumfries House