South Lanarkshire College (SLC), one of Scotland's top performing Colleges, is delighted to welcome four new members to the College's Board of Management.
The new members will join an experienced and ambitious board, working to support the College’s strategic direction and delivering on the its innovative Strategy 2030.
John Brown, Anna Stoll, and Doug Morwood will take up non-executive positions, while Chris Sumner joins as a Support Staff Representative.
SLC’s new board members are experienced figures within Scotland’s business community and public sector, bringing an extensive background in the energy, construction, technology and environmental sustainability sectors to the College’s Board of Management.
After another successful year for South Lanarkshire College, where the College became an independent regional college and maintained its position as one of Scotland’s top performing colleges for full-time students, the College is ready to enter 2026 full of positive momentum.
The appointments to SLC’s Board of Management will allow the College to maximise its engagement with businesses and continue developing students to meet future workforce needs in key sectors such as Business, Construction, Health and Social Care, and Sustainable and Low Carbon Industries.
Douglas Morrison, Chair of South Lanarkshire College’s Board of Management, said:
“I am delighted to welcome John, Anna, Doug and Chris to the Board of Management as we work to deliver on the College’s ambitious and innovative Strategy 2030. Their industry experience and knowledge will undoubtably support the College in delivering the best outcomes for our students, business partners and the local community.
“The depth and breadth of experience of our Board illustrates the positive future that South Lanarkshire College has. I know that each board member appreciates the vital role colleges play as the skills engine of Scotland’s economy and the position South Lanarkshire College plays as one of Scotland’s top performing colleges.
Stella McManus, South Lanarkshire College Principal and CEO, said:
“I look forward to working with our new and current board members to deliver on College’s positive vision for the future, and ensuing the College continues to provide the top-quality teaching and training our students and learners need to develop and grow South Lanarkshire’s economy.”
John brings over 30 years of experience in the construction sector across Scotland, the UK and Europe, serving as Group Managing Director for the Veitchi Group, one of Scotland’s most historic and respected subcontractor firms. John brings an adept knowledge base of aligning business objectives with market demands, fostering innovation, and ensuring delivery excellence to SLC’s board.
Anna joins SLC’s board with an extensive background in decarbonisation, built environment and energy sectors, having worked with some of the UK’s largest public sector bodies to help deliver sustainability strategies and establishing herself as a high-achieving industry leader.
Doug is an international leader in entrepreneurship education having taught professors and practitioners both at home and internationally, from Brazil to Vietnam. Doug brings background of advising governments, business groups and public bodies globally on future skills, systems change and innovation strategy.
Chris joins the Board of Management as the Support Staff Representative, providing key insights for the College across innovation and data analysis. Chris has a background in forensic science and is a leader in partnership working across the College sector.