Our Board of Directors are responsible for the overall governance of the Wise Group. Collectively they have a wealth of expertise that underpins, governs and helps steer our long-term strategy as one of the country’s leading social enterprises.
Our Board meets quarterly. There are also three Board Committees which support our strategic direction: People and Culture; Finance and Audit; and Strategic Development. Click here to learn more about current Board opportunities
Alasdair is Head of Social Security Strategy in the Scottish Government.
Penelope is Director of Culture and Major Events in the Scottish Government, with many years of experience operating at board level.
Sean is Chief Executive of the Wise Group, joining in January 2018 with a successful track record in senior leadership positions.
Andrew is the owner of W H Malcolm Ltd and has been awarded an MBE for his services to the UK Transport Industry.
Karyn is the People Director at KKW People Works Ltd
Neil has worked in the HR sector for 19 years at both UK and global level and was appointed as the Chair of the Wise Group Board in 2020.
Julia is Chief Executive at Scottish Borders Housing Association
Donna is Head of Finance at the Wise Group, and is our Board’s Company Secretary
Frances is Chief Strategy Officer at Ubertas.
James is an experienced CIO with 15 years in board room roles at Northern Rail, Abellio, Northumbrian Water, Drax and Royal Mail Parcelforce . He is f...
Charlie is Head of Policy Team, First Minister’s Policy & Delivery Unit at The Scottish Government
