Our Executive Board comprises of:
- Chief Executive (also Accountable Officer)
- all Function Heads
The role of the Executive Board is to lead Scottish Forestry, provide strategic collective oversight and:
- oversee the day-to-day management and direction of the agency
- prioritising allocation of resources
- deliver against agreed programmes of work
- provide information, advice and guidance to the Chief Executive (on key corporate matters and decisions) as required
- works with other key groups, including; the Strategic Advisory Group (SAG), the Audit and Assurance Committee (ACC), the Improvement Programme Board, and the Senior Operations Group (SOG)
Scottish Forestry Executive Board
Strategic Advisory Group (SAG)
Our Strategic Advisory Group (SAG) comprises:
- Chief Executive
- all Function Heads
- Non-Executive Advisers
- the Chief Forester
Its primary role is to provide strategic advice and guidance to the CEO, helping to ensure that decisions are robust, well-informed, and aligned with the organisation’s objectives.
Non-executive members are specifically selected for their expertise or experience in matters relating to:
- financial strategy
- risk
- service delivery
- change management
Strategic Advisory Group (SAG)
Audit and Assurance Committee (AAC)
The Audit and Assurance Committee (AAC) supports the Chief Executive by providing advice and constructive challenge in matters relating to:
- risk management
- control
- governance
- associated assurance to support year-end accountability and reporting
The membership comprises non-executive advisers.
The Chief Executive, Head of Finance and Business Services and Head of Corporate Affairs and Communications routinely attend, along with representatives from Internal Audit and Audit Scotland.
The Committee can also sit privately without Executives, or any other party present for all or part of a meeting if required.
Audit and Assurance Committee (AAC)
