Interim Chief Executive Appointed to the Crofting Commission

He will be joining the Commission on an interim basis from the 24 October 2016 and will lead the organisation until a permanent appointment is made.

Mr Barron takes on the role following the departure of its previous Chief Executive, Catriona Maclean, to take up a promotion within Scottish Government.

He will be moving from his position as Head of the Scottish Government’s Housing Support & Homelessness Unit.

He has worked within Scottish Government for over 18 years and has a wealth of experience in change management and delivery, policy development and finance.

Talking about the appointment Mr Barron commented: ““I am looking forward to working with everyone at the Crofting Commission and our partners, to ensure that the Commission remains focused on giving a good service to crofters, promoting and protecting the interests of crofting, and providing effective regulation.”