About Us: The Staff at IA Centre
Our team of staff have a sound grounding in working with all sectors within Scotland, developing new models for Scotland in capturing and managing Intellectual Assets, project management and consultancy. In addition they are all extremely client focussed and excel at understanding client's requirements.
the board
The Board of Director's is made up of 12 members chaired by James Houston and forms the heart of the decision making process for the Centre's strategy, finance and monitoring of activities.
Staff Members
Iain Russell
Chief Executive
Responsible for the strategic management of the IA Centre. Background in HR, economic development and general management.
Maria Weir
Operations Manager
An experienced senior public sector manager, Maria has developed and implemented successful organisational restructures, partnerships, performance management programmes and European regeneration initiatives.
Ann Martin
Events & Logistics Manager
Responsible for managing the Centre's event schedule as well as project management and logistical support. Ann is an Associate Member of ABPCO.
Alison Butchart
Marketing & Relationships Manager
In addition to handling the Centre's Marketing & Communications Activities, Alison is responsible for developing supplier networks.
Kalim Yasseen
Business Services
Kalim joins the IA Centre on secondment from the UK Intellectual Property Office where he brings professional expertise as well as offering help and advice in business support activities.
David Baird
Book Keeper
David works with the Centre on a part-time basis.
Mhairi Wardner
Projects in Partnership Manager (Highlands & Islands)
Mhairi works with the Centre 2 days per week, developing partnerships and working with companies across the Highlands & Islands.
Elaine Quigley
Office Manager/ PA
In addition to managing the Centre's office functions, Elaine is PA to both Iain and Maria and is initial point of contact for all those wishing to contact either.
Caprice Morgan
Receptionist
As well as being the friendly voice on the telephone, Caprice is a key member of the Centre's admin team.
