Meet Our Board

Our Board provides insight and leadership to help Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire thrive as a top visitor destination.

Our Board brings together a wealth of experience and insight from across the tourism and business community. United by a shared commitment to the North-east, they play a vital role in shaping VisitAberdeenshire’s strategy and ensuring the region continues to thrive as a leading destination for visitors, events and investment.

Meet our board

  • Stephen Gow – Chair & Executive Director
  • Chris Foy – Executive Director
  • Jennifer Craw – Stakeholder Director, Opportunity North East
  • Councillor Miranda Radley – Council Director, Aberdeen City Council
  • Councillor Judy Whyte – Council Director, Aberdeenshire Council
  • Frank Whitaker – Hotels Association Appointed Director
  • Iain Hawkins – Appointed Director
  • Kim Woolner – Appointed Director
  • Leah Hodder – Vice Chair and Appointed Director
  • Mark Beveridge – Appointed Director
  • Marlene Mitchell – Appointed Director
  • Fiona Douglas – Company Secretary
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Cllr Judy Whyte
Cllr Miranda Radley
Frank Whitaker
Iain Hawkins
Jennifer Craw
Kim Woolner
Mark Beveridge
Stephen Gow
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