Radio City Association Board
Gordon McGuinness
Gordon McGuinness
Gordon McGuinness
Gordon is from Kilbirnie. He is Director of Industry and Enterprise at Skills Development Scotland (SDS), Scotland's national skills agency, and serves as Chair of Radio City Association.
Prior to SDS, Gordon was at Scottish Enterprise where he undertook a broad range of operational roles from Skills and Employability to Inward Investment
Gordon is from Kilbirnie. He is Director of Industry and Enterprise at Skills Development Scotland (SDS), Scotland's national skills agency, and serves as Chair of Radio City Association.
Prior to SDS, Gordon was at Scottish Enterprise where he undertook a broad range of operational roles from Skills and Employability to Inward Investment Support and the development of Urban Regeneration Companies.
Gordon has also served as the Chair of the Board of Management at Reid Kerr College prior to its merger into West College Scotland. In addition, Gordon serves on the Board of Management of Glasgow Clyde College and is a Trustee of Engage Renfrewshire. Gordon also became a member of Renfrewshire’s Economic Leadership Panel in 2017. Gordon is also involved in other charitable bodies involved in support for carers
Allan Wilson
Gordon McGuinness
Gordon McGuinness
Allan lives in Kilbirnie. He was involved in the creation of Radio City Association and currently serves as Secretary.
Allan is a former Trade Union official including as Head of Higher education for UNISON. Allan also served as a member of the Scottish Executive in a range of policy portfolios including as Minister for Tourism, Culture, S
Allan lives in Kilbirnie. He was involved in the creation of Radio City Association and currently serves as Secretary.
Allan is a former Trade Union official including as Head of Higher education for UNISON. Allan also served as a member of the Scottish Executive in a range of policy portfolios including as Minister for Tourism, Culture, Sport and Planning, Minister for Environment and Rural Development and as Minister for Enterprise and Lifelong Learning.
Since leaving the Scottish Parliament, Allan has been involved in a number of successful projects in a variety of sectors including social enterprise and economic regeneration, renewable energy, education, transport, environment, construction and planning, the food and drink sector as well as the hospitality and hotel sector and sport and leisure industry.
Allan is also the Chairperson of The Big Cran Company CIC, owners of one of Scotland's most iconic landmarks the Finnieston Crane in Glasgow which Big Cran CIC aim to regenerate.
Robert Hobbs
Gordon McGuinness
Robert Hobbs
Robert lives in Kilbirnie, he has a wealth of experience across several areas and is currently Treasurer of the Association.
Robert started his career in the maritime shipping industry prior to moving to the Middle East where he was a Senior Executive with Olayan Group which allowed him to be involved in some of the largest commercial and
Robert lives in Kilbirnie, he has a wealth of experience across several areas and is currently Treasurer of the Association.
Robert started his career in the maritime shipping industry prior to moving to the Middle East where he was a Senior Executive with Olayan Group which allowed him to be involved in some of the largest commercial and infrastructure projects in the region including the oil pipelines and several fresh water pipelines connecting desalination plants on the coast to populated areas in the Arabian desert. This is in addition to other projects including the construction of Riyadh Airport and other projects totalling over 25,000 homes and associated amenities such as hotels and medical facilities.
Upon his return from the Middle East, Robert attained a degree in Accountancy and a went on to gain a master’s degree in Business Information Technology. Robert was heavily involved in property development across Scotland in this time with projects such as Speirsbridge Business Park as well as running of his own bars and restaurants.
Robert is also a co-founder of Ayrshire based charity CHAP (Community Housing Advocacy Project) a leading independent advice agency in the West of Scotland.
Stephen Hamill
Caroline Kilpatrick
Stephen Hamill
Stephen lives in Dalry and is the General Manager of CEIS Ayrshire, a Social Enterprise that has been involved in the employability sector since 1997. He has held a number of roles from frontline adviser and trainer to a senior management role in the CEIS Group.
Stephen has extensive experience of dealing with social inclusion and soci
Stephen lives in Dalry and is the General Manager of CEIS Ayrshire, a Social Enterprise that has been involved in the employability sector since 1997. He has held a number of roles from frontline adviser and trainer to a senior management role in the CEIS Group.
Stephen has extensive experience of dealing with social inclusion and social justice issues in relation to employment, education, training and capacity building, as well as employer engagement and recruitment services.
Stephen joined CEIS in 2003 as a Development Officer, tasked with working with organisations ranging from business development and strategy within social enterprise models to implementing and adapting employment and regeneration models. He worked with third sector organisations in gearing up to a level of investment readiness and over this period, he was involved in the creation of CEIS Ayrshire.
Prior to joining CEIS, he was the Depute Client Services Manager for a local economic development company in Ayrshire. This role oversaw the employability and training services within the organisation.
Before that Stephen was as an employability officer within a local economic development company and a training and employment officer supporting graduates in an Enterprise trust. Within these roles he was involved Capacity Building and Economic Development initiatives.
Gordon Ronney
Caroline Kilpatrick
Stephen Hamill
Gordon is from Kilbirnie. He is an experienced civil engineer with one of Scotland’s largest independent engineering firms.
Gordon has been involved in the construction
sector for over 25 years in a number of notable
major infrastrucure projects throughout the UK.
Gordon is also a valued member of the local community serving as the Secreta
Gordon is from Kilbirnie. He is an experienced civil engineer with one of Scotland’s largest independent engineering firms.
Gordon has been involved in the construction
sector for over 25 years in a number of notable
major infrastrucure projects throughout the UK.
Gordon is also a valued member of the local community serving as the Secretary of Kilbirnie Ladeside Football Club. Gordon has been involved in Junior Football for a number of years and is also a Member of the SJFA Management Committee
Caroline Kilpatrick
Caroline Kilpatrick
Caroline Kilpatrick
Caroline lives in Kilbirnie. She has a range of experience across various areas.
Having worked for the RSPB for a period of 12 years Caroline is well experienced in environmental issues and wildlife.
Caroline also has experience in the food industry having been co-licensee of a restaurant in Largs.
Caroline is a dedicated foster carer and has a wealth of experience within the care sector.
James Robson
Neil MacCallum
Caroline Kilpatrick
James lives in Beith where he is also Chair of Beith Community Association, a charity who manage Beith Community Centre.
A former bus driver, James has since entered further eductaion.
James has experience in the charity sector having previously served on the board of North Ayrshire Citizens Advice. James has also been the Chair
James lives in Beith where he is also Chair of Beith Community Association, a charity who manage Beith Community Centre.
A former bus driver, James has since entered further eductaion.
James has experience in the charity sector having previously served on the board of North Ayrshire Citizens Advice. James has also been the Chair of Gateside Primary Parent Council for the last five years and also organised community events at Spiers Old School Grounds with voluntary group Friends of Spiers.
Neil MacCallum
Neil MacCallum
Neil MacCallum
Over the past 35 years, Neil has developed a reputation as a renowned and respected economist internationally. Considered a leader in his field, Neil is a Senior Expert Advisor with the European Union as well as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris and the Local Economic and Employment Development
Over the past 35 years, Neil has developed a reputation as a renowned and respected economist internationally. Considered a leader in his field, Neil is a Senior Expert Advisor with the European Union as well as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris and the Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED) Centre in Trento, Northern Italy.
Neil has also served as Head of Social Enterprise with Turning Point Scotland and has previously held senior positions within Scottish Enterprise as Head of Appraisal and Evaluation and as Head of Strategy and Policy with the Scottish Chambers of Commerce as well as roles with the UK National Audit Office and Head of Project Appraisal and Training with OffPAT in London.
Neil has expertise in community and economic development with extensive experience in monitoring and evaluating social impact and economic development impacts at business, community and economy level. Neil has advised around the world on economics, including the Scottish Parliament and various international high level round tables in a plethora of European countries including Greece, Italy, Ukraine and the Baltic and Balkan states as well as around the world in countries ranging from Bermuda to South Korea and the Office of then President of the United States Barack Obama.
Scott Wilson
Scott Wilson
Scott Wilson
Scott is from Kilbirnie. Scott holds a degree in Business and Economics and has a variety of experience with economic development and regeneration projects across Scotland.
Scott has led in development of Radio City Association's Electric Valley strategy involving the creation of Radio City Association's renewable energy projects.
Scott's e
Scott is from Kilbirnie. Scott holds a degree in Business and Economics and has a variety of experience with economic development and regeneration projects across Scotland.
Scott has led in development of Radio City Association's Electric Valley strategy involving the creation of Radio City Association's renewable energy projects.
Scott's experience includes business and economic planning with public and private institutions as well as experience in the energy industry.
Logan Burns
Scott Wilson
Scott Wilson
Logan is from Dalry. Logan studied Social Sciences at Ayrshire College prior to joining Radio City Association.
Logan is now completing a modern apprenticeship with Radio City Association through an SVQ in Business & Administration along with a variety of skills courses.
Logan is leading Radio City Association's efforts in developing sus
Logan is from Dalry. Logan studied Social Sciences at Ayrshire College prior to joining Radio City Association.
Logan is now completing a modern apprenticeship with Radio City Association through an SVQ in Business & Administration along with a variety of skills courses.
Logan is leading Radio City Association's efforts in developing sustainable transport options for people in the Garnock Valley.
Sarah Jones
Scott Wilson
Sarah Jones
Sarah is from Glengarnock. She has over a decade of experience of working with Renfrewshire Council's support services including with Social Work and other roles with Invest in Renfrewshire and Paisley Partnership.
Sarah had a diverse rang of responsibilities in these roles ranging from employability support for individuals and businesses
Sarah is from Glengarnock. She has over a decade of experience of working with Renfrewshire Council's support services including with Social Work and other roles with Invest in Renfrewshire and Paisley Partnership.
Sarah had a diverse rang of responsibilities in these roles ranging from employability support for individuals and businesses and working in some of the most deprived communities in Scotland particularly with young people
Sarah is a COSCA accredited Counsellor and also holds a degree in Social Sciences from Strathclyde University.
Sarah is spearheading Radio City Association's cost of living project, tackling issues of fuel and food poverty in particular as well as developing community capacity and working with a range of partners to tackle the ongoing cost of living crisis.