06 January 2015
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New chairman for National Trust for Scotland
The National Trust for Scotland has announced the name of the chairman who will take over from Sir Kenneth Calman when he retires from the Trust in 2015. ...
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The National Trust for Scotland has announced the name of the chairman who will take over from Sir Kenneth Calman when he retires from the Trust in 2015.
Sir Moir Lockhead will be the Trust's new chairman. He was born in County Durham in 1945 and was awarded a OBE in 1996 for services to the bus industry, and knighted in 2008. He began his career as an apprentice mechanic and progressed to become chief engineer at Glasgow City Transport, where he oversaw the refurbishment of the Glasgow Underground in the late 1970s.
He has also served as chief executive of FirstGroup and chairman of Scottish Rugby Union.
PROMOTING SCOTLAND'S LEGACY TO THE WORLD
Speaking on the National Trust for Scotland website, Sir Moir said: 'Heritage means a great deal to me – I am fascinated by the stories of people and places and how we were all shaped by our environment and our past.
'Ken Calman will be a hard act to follow. He has guided the Trust away from its most difficult of times and established the foundations for an assured and vibrant future. I look forward to building on his achievements, and those of many dedicated volunteers and staff, and helping the Trust to reach a new level where it will earn its rightful place in hearts of all Scots and all who care about Scotland.'
Lesley Knox, Chair of the National Trust for Scotland’s Nominations Committee added: 'Sir Moir’s record of leadership, his ability to motivate staff and volunteers and his wide experience of business, academia and not for profit organisations will be of enormous benefit to the National Trust for Scotland.
'He has a reputation for making things happen and will be the ideal appointment to the role of Chairman as the National Trust for Scotland gears up to take on the challenges of conserving and promoting the best of Scotland’s past for the needs of the future.'
To find out more about National Trust for Scotland, visit the website.
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Sir Moir Lockhead will be the Trust's new chairman. He was born in County Durham in 1945 and was awarded a OBE in 1996 for services to the bus industry, and knighted in 2008. He began his career as an apprentice mechanic and progressed to become chief engineer at Glasgow City Transport, where he oversaw the refurbishment of the Glasgow Underground in the late 1970s.
He has also served as chief executive of FirstGroup and chairman of Scottish Rugby Union.
PROMOTING SCOTLAND'S LEGACY TO THE WORLD
Speaking on the National Trust for Scotland website, Sir Moir said: 'Heritage means a great deal to me – I am fascinated by the stories of people and places and how we were all shaped by our environment and our past.
'I am relishing the chance to join this wonderful charity and to help it discharge its vital roles of caring for and promoting Scotland’s legacy to the world.
'Ken Calman will be a hard act to follow. He has guided the Trust away from its most difficult of times and established the foundations for an assured and vibrant future. I look forward to building on his achievements, and those of many dedicated volunteers and staff, and helping the Trust to reach a new level where it will earn its rightful place in hearts of all Scots and all who care about Scotland.'
Lesley Knox, Chair of the National Trust for Scotland’s Nominations Committee added: 'Sir Moir’s record of leadership, his ability to motivate staff and volunteers and his wide experience of business, academia and not for profit organisations will be of enormous benefit to the National Trust for Scotland.
'He has a reputation for making things happen and will be the ideal appointment to the role of Chairman as the National Trust for Scotland gears up to take on the challenges of conserving and promoting the best of Scotland’s past for the needs of the future.'
To find out more about National Trust for Scotland, visit the website.
(Image copyright National Trust for Scotland)
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