Karen Meechan, the CEO of ScotlandIS, has announced she’s stepping down after more than 20 years at the organisation.
ScotlandIS is the membership and cluster management organisation for the country’s digital technologies industry.
“ScotlandIS has been my entire career and, without doubt, some of the best years of my life. From the people I’ve had the privilege to work with to our incredible members showcasing Scottish tech to the world, I’ll always look back on my time here with pride. But it feels like the right moment for my next adventure.” she said.
“The organisation has gone from strength to strength in recent years, driven by a fantastic team and hugely supportive board. I’m confident that under their watch ScotlandIS will continue to listen closely to the needs of its members and the wider industry, and that the new CEO will keep driving the change our sector deserves. With that, they will have my full support.”
She will remain on the board in an advisory capacity.
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“I know I speak for the entirety of ScotlandIS when I say we are very sad to see Karen stepping down,” added Andrew Williams, CEO at Apptrix.ai and chair of the ScotlandIS board.
“From the moment she joined the company, she has been a great asset. Her leadership and drive have been instrumental to our success and there’s no doubt her legacy will be felt for years to come. We wish her every success in her next role and know she will be extraordinary.
“But with change comes opportunity. The past few years have been economically challenging to say the least. Despite uncertainty, however, the tech industry continues to flourish – and ScotlandIS has played a key role in that. With so many initiatives and programmes underway, we have an exciting future ahead, and I fully believe that we will find a leader who can build on the strength of ScotlandIS’ current momentum and unlock even more opportunity.”
Chief Operating Officer, Nicola Taylor, will becoming Acting CEO on May 29th until a new CEO is appointed.
Recruitment is due to commence in April.
