Catriona McAllister Announced as New Live Borders Chief Executive

Live Borders is delighted to announce that Catriona McAllister will join the organisation as its new Chief Executive later this summer, after a comprehensive recruitment process.

Catriona is returning to Scotland after eight years in Jersey where she is currently Head of Regulatory Improvement for the Government of Jersey, having initially served seven years as Chief Executive Officer of Jersey Sport, where she led significant change and transformational programmes.

McAllister is well known on the Scottish sporting scene, having been Chief Executive Officer of Oriam, Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre at Heriot-Watt University and prior to that was Director of Sport and Exercise at the University where she was responsible for the strategic management of university sport and exercise facilities, sports programmes and clubs.

An exceptional leader, Catriona has worked extensively in service led sport and leisure organisations, with expertise in setting and implementing strategic direction, complemented by her strong financial management skills. She has a proven track record of managing large capital infrastructure projects and working in complex multi stakeholder environments, with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. In her role with Jersey Sport, she authored the Inspiring and Active Jersey Strategy implementing a whole systems approach to sport and active living. She also achieved significant business growth for Jersey Sport, doubling the charity’s funding in four years and securing charitable status.

Welcoming Catriona’s appointment, Chair of Live Borders Bill Douglas said: “The board is excited to welcome Catriona as the CEO of Live Borders.  Bringing her track record of success to Live Borders at this time for change, renewal and growth will see her drive the organisation to respond to the needs of the communities within which it works.”

Catriona McAllister, who will take up the role in late July said: “I am excited to take on the role of CEO at Live Borders at such a pivotal time for the organisation. The recently published review has highlighted both challenges and opportunities, and I am committed to leading Live Borders through this service transformation programme with clarity, collaboration, and ambition. Working closely with staff and engaging with the community, we will navigate this journey together ensuring that everyone in the Scottish Borders can benefit from a culturally rich and active lifestyle that enhances quality of life. Alongside the new Chair and the Board, I am committed to supporting the team through this unprecedented period of change, with a strong focus on staff development, service improvement and equity of access at the heart of everything we do.”

 

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