Mountaineering Scotland makes key new appointment
THE body which represents climbers, mountaineers, hill walkers and snowsports tourers in Scotland is to have a new hand at the helm from Monday.
Mountaineering Scotland has appointed Stuart Younie as chief executive, replacing David Gibson, who is retiring after more than a decade at the head of the organisation.
Stuart comes to Mountaineering Scotland from Live Active Leisure in Perth, where he was business development and programming manager. He brings a wide range of senior management experience, including strategic planning, business development and operational delivery.
He is also passionate about the outdoors, having skied and walked in the Highlands since his childhood, and rock climbed since his university days.
He has been a member of Mountaineering Scotland for many years.
Stuart has a BA Honours degree in recreation management specialising in countryside studies and is keen to promote the health benefits of an active lifestyle. He managed the sports development and outdoor education services for Perth and Kinross Council for eight years, working closely with volunteers, local clubs and schools. For the last six years he has been a voluntary director of the Scottish Sports Association and was appointed vice-chairman in 2017.