HIE chief to quit

Charlotte Wright, who has led the development agency for the past five years, has announced she plans to step down in the summer for personal reasons.

“HIE has been a really significant part of my life, giving me the opportunity to live and work in the Highlands and Islands,” she said.

“I have also worked with so many talented, committed and passionate colleagues and friends who really care about what we do every day to make a positive difference to our region and its people.”

She has been with HIE since 1997.