John McDonald

John is retired from work after 40 years of public service in both statutory and third sectors working across education, social work, community development, health and social care.  He latterly served as a Chief Executive and Executive Director in Third Sector health and social care organisations operating across Scotland and the UK.

He has also served in Board/Trustee roles in the Third Sector at local and national level, including The Voluntary Action Fund, UHI Perth College, Scottish Committee of the Big Lottery Fund, Perth and Kinross Association for Voluntary Service.  He has an M.Sc in Management from Edinburgh University, BA in Sociology, PGC in Community Care and Diploma Community Education.