Team

Leona McDermid – Board Chair

Chief Executive of the Aberdeen Foyer and Committee Member of the Third Sector Employability Forum

Chris Hellawell – Board Member

Found & Director of Edinburgh Tool Library, Board Member of FirstImpact.

Dr Poonam Malik – Board Member

Dr Malik is a University Med Tech Consultant Advisor, Life Sciences & Health Sector Expert, Mentor, Social Entrepreneur and Angel Investor.

Karen Fitzsimmons – Relationship Manager

Karen supports applicants and awardees of the Social Entrepreneurs Fund.

Sara Cowan – Adapt & Thrive Assessor

Ray Banks – Social Entrepreneurs Fund Programme Manager

Ray works closely with the relationship management team to support both prospective applicants and successful awardees across Scotland.

Julie Smith – Relationship Manager

Julie supports applicants and awardees of the Social Entrepreneurs Fund.

Sinéad Reynolds – LaunchMe Programme Officer

Sinéad supports the delivery of LaunchMe, our investment readiness programme.

Elaine Ogg – Executive Administrator

Elaine works across the organisation overseeing the administration of each programme.