Our Board of Directors are responsible for the overall governance of the Wise Group. Collectively they have a wealth of expertise that underpins, governs and helps steer our day-to-day work as one of the country’s leading social enterprises.
Our Board meets quarterly. There are also three Board Committees which support our strategic direction: People and Culture; Finance and Audit; and Strategic Development.
Stuart Patrick is the Chief Executive of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, and was appointed as the Chair of the Wise Group Board in 2009.
Archy is a member of the House of Lords, with a special interest in social security. He is a member of the Financial Inclusion Commission.
Stephanie is Director of Origin HR Solutions (UK) Ltd. She chairs our People and Culture Committee.
Des is Assistant VP of Economic Development & Civic Engagement at Glasgow University and chairs our Finance & Audit Committee.
Gillian is Regional Director for North East England Association of Colleges, and has extensive experience in both the education and public sectors.
Gavin is a business leader and brings a broad range of management skills to our board, with a focus on delivering commercial success.
Sean is Chief Executive of The Wise Group, joining in January 2018 with a successful track record in senior leadership positions.
Penelope is the Chief Executive of The Scottish Public Pensions Agency, with many years of experience operating at board level.
Neil has worked in the HR sector for 19 years at both UK and global level. Neil chairs our Strategic Development Committee.
Hugh is Head of Strategic Procurement at Scotland Excel, and has held leadership roles at several large-scale businesses.
