About us
As of October 2010
Date of Appointment/re-appointment
1 December 2008
NationalityDate of Birth
Occupation
General Secretary, STUC
Remunerated Posts Held
Commissioner - UK Commission for Employment and Skills (Remuneration on request, but not yet taken up)
Other Directorships
Contracts with Scottish Enterprise
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Homes, Land and Buildings if significant to, of reference to, or bear upon the work or operation of SE
Shares and Securities if significant to, of reference to, or bear upon the work or operation of SE
Non-financial Interests if significant to, of reference to, or bear upon the work or operation of SE
Gifts and Hospitality Received if significant to, of reference to, or bear upon the work or operation of SE
End of current term
31 December 2012
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