Recruitment under way for next Chair of Highlands and Islands Enterprise
The Scottish Government has begun recruitment to appoint a new Chair for the Board of development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
Chair of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), Professor Lorne Crerar, has been appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen’s Birthday 2019 Honours List. The honour is in recognition of his contribution to economic and community development.
Professor Crerar said: “I see this award as a huge testament to the great work carried out by Highlands and Islands Enterprise across our large region, stimulating economic opportunity and helping communities meet their potential.”
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