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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 10 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

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. 

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. 

Stuart Watson

Assets Development Manager

Involved in developing resources to aid businesses in identifying their intellectual assets.

Graham Johnston

Business Development Manager

Martin Layton

Business Services Manager

Daniela Castrataro

Web & Electronic Records Management Officer

Catherine Potts

Steph Skilton

Business Services Officer

Steph is the current Intellectual Property secondee.  She is responsible for leasing between the IA Centre and the IPO, regularly attending events and provides assistance to businesses to realise the value in their intellectual assets.