What is the role of the Strategic Advisory Group (SAG)?
The SAG serves to support and provide advice to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Non-executive members are specifically selected for their expertise or experience in matters relating to financial strategy, risk, service delivery and change management.
Terms of reference
View the SAG'S terms of reference.
Scottish Forestry Members
| Group members | Title |
| Paul Lowe (Chair) | Chief Executive Officer (CEO) |
| Helen McKay | Chief Forester |
| Jonathan Taylor | Head of Scottish Forestry Executive Office |
| Alan Hampson | Director of Policy and Practice |
| Ross McHardie | Head of Finance and Business Support |
| Brendan Callaghan | Director of Operational Delivery |
| Zahid Deen | Director of Operational Services and Transformation |
Non-executive members
| Non-executives | Organisation |
| Eleanor Ryan | Glen Shuraig Consulting Ltd |
| James Stuart | One Planet Consulting Ltd |
| Phil Taylor | YPeople |
| Richard Morris | Greenspace Scotland |
View the Register of Interests for the SAG to find out about additional roles undertaken by its members.
A SAG code of conduct has been developed to ensure non-executives carry out their duties to the highest standards expected of them.
Meetings
The SAG meet up to 6 times a year.
Minutes
View the SAG minutes.
Contact
Contact the SAG Secretary if you've a question relating to minutes.