Board of Trustees

Position: DirectorOYT Scotland maintains a board of voluntary Directors, who together with the Company Secretary, act as Trustees for the organisation. The board members are drawn from the Trust membership, assisted by appropriately experienced supporters in the various disciplines involved

One third of the board members stand down each year at the Annual General Meeting, but may offer to stand for a further term.

OYT Scotland directors receive no renumeration for their service to the Trust.

 

 Dominic McKay
Position: Chairman

I started sailing and volunteering with OYC around 15 years ago and became a director of OYC and OYT in the late 90s. I work in sport in my day job and try to get to sea whenever I can.
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 Sandy McNeill
Position:  Treasurer

I have been a volunteer mate for some 20 years, and served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees when OYT Scotland was first set up 11 years ago. My business background is in haulage and waste recycling, and I would hope to bring to the Trust, practical experience gained from running a small business.
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Iain Barbour
Position: Director

I was a founding director of Intermags - a consumer magazine publishing and events company, which I sold in 2008. I am a regular volunteer mate with OYTS and have enjoyed some truly amazing voyages, and I also sail my own boat as often as I can.
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Nick Pilbeam
Position: Director

Early retirement from IT management. Lifelong interest in boats, but all sailing with OYT Scotland in last 3 years, volunteer Third Mate. Chairman North East Support Group. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 

 Robbie Crow
Position: Director

I started sailing with OYT Scotland in October of 2005. Since then, I've logged over 2,000nm with them and have taken part in many memorable voyages - the Challenge Voyage around Ireland in 2007 being one of them. I've also sailed many other boats in many other countries. I'm currently at the University of Stirling studying an Honors Degree in Marketing and I'm helping the trust develop their sailing program to reach many other young people all over Scotland and the UK. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

 

Ian McLeod
Position: Director

In my day job I manage an executive recruitment business in Scotland. I will bring experience of strategic development, fundraising and events to the Trust having worked in these areas with other charities. I have started sailing again and I am currently studying for my Day Skipper qualification. I crewed on the Arctic Challenge 2009.
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Ewan McNeil

Position: Director

Is the chairman of our training committee and is also on the safety committee. He is an experienced yachtmaster and sails as a 1st Mate on our vessels.

 

 

Nick Fleming

Position: Chief Executive

Nick is the boss and manages the whole show. Nick has been sailing since he was a nipper and had many highlights to his career including a round-the-world race in 1998. Nick is rarely found on a boat anymore and more likely to be in the OYT Office or out and about meeting funders. Nick is available in the office on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday of each week.   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Malcolm Macarthur
Position: Company Secretary

I am an RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Examiner, and have been an OYC, OYT, and OYT Scotland Volunteer for 30 years. I am a retired Physician, and Postgrad Tutor Medicine, Grampian.
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John Walbaum

I am a Voluntary First Mate and also sail my own yacht . I am a  Partner in Hymans Robertson a UK firm of actuaries and Investment accountants. I bring to the board  financial expertise coupled with an understanding of how the organisation works afloat.