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In line with Scottish Government guidelines, we publish the name, pay grade and salary of senior staff (equivalent to Senior Civil Service Grade 2 and above).
The information provided below is correct as of July 2025.
| Name | Title | Grade | Salary band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Black | Chief Executive | Chief Executive (Band 2: set by Scottish Govt) | £115,681 - £132,872 |
| Sandra Dunbar | Director of Business Improvement and Internal Audit | Director | £91,643 - £105,332 |
| Rachel Hunter | Director of Enterprise Support | Director | £91,643 - £105,332 |
| Martin Johnson | Director of Strategy and Regional Economy | Director | £91,643 - £105,332 |
| Karen Moncrieff | Director of Human Resources | Director | £91,643 - £105,332 |
| David Oxley | Director of Strategic Projects | Director | £91,643 - £105,332 |
| Joanna Peteranna | Director of Area Operations | Director | £91,643 - £105,332 |
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