Our patrons:
Professor Robin Webster OBE RSA FRIAS:
Robin is a partner in the Glasgow firm of Cameron Webster Architects, and professor emeritus at the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, where he was head of the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture for twenty years. He is Secretary of the Walmer Crescent Association and a trustee of the Scottish Stained Glass Symposium.
Professor John Hume OBE, BSc ARCST, Hon FRIAS, FSA Scot:
John is an Honorary Professor at both the Universities of Glasgow and St. Andrews. He was a lecturer in Economic and Industrial History at the University of Strathclyde. After a career with Historic Scotland as an Inspector of Scotland’s Ancient Monuments and Historic Buildings, he eventually retired as Chief Inspector of Historic Buildings in 1999. He lives in Glasgow and was instrumental in setting up many local heritage organisations such as the Forth & Clyde Canal Society and has written major reference books on Glasgow’s industrial heritage.
Our Board of Trustees:
Joe Traynor, Chair:
Joe is Director of The Scottish Civic Trust, the voice of grassroots civic and community organisations in Scotland. He is the former Head of Museum Development at Museums Galleries Scotland, Scotland’s National Development Body for museums and has also held senior roles in local government. Joe is passionate about the preservation of heritage and ensuring its relevance to all of Scotland’s communities. He is a doctoral candidate, researching the contribution of Scotland’s early museums to civic development, a Chartered Manager and a Fellow of the Museums Association, The Royal Society of Arts, the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and the Chartered Institute of Management.
Eva Bolander:
Originally from Sweden, Eva has been a Glasgow councillor for the Anderston/City/Yorkhill ward since 2015 and was elected as the city’s Lord Provost from May 2017 to October 2019.
Before moving to Scotland in 1995, she studied Archaeology and Social Sciences in Stockholm and worked for the Museum of National Antiquities.
A former member of Stockholm Caledonia Pipe Band, Eva’s interest in music brought her to Scotland as a learner of the bagpipes. After studying Multimedia Production and Electronic Publishing at Glasgow College of Building and Printing, she started her own business and freelanced as a website designer and consultant.
Eva is also Chair of the Merchant City Festival and a trustee of Culture and Sport Glasgow (CSG) and Culture and Sport Glasgow (CSG) Community Interest Company (CIC).
Sarah Charley-Lee:
With a strong engineering and construction background and a vast range of expertise from Pre-Construction to Handover, Sarah currently holds the position of Director of Business, running the day-to-day operations of RJL Interiors Ltd and providing business consultancy services for clients worldwide.
Knowledgeable in Pre-Contracts, New Business, CRM, Marketing, Design and Project Management; with a successful demonstrated history delivering numerous projects of historical importance both in the UK and internationally. With over 20 years’ experience in both Manufacturing and Construction; for a variety of sectors, Sarah is skilled in Technical Design, BIM, Mechanical, Production / Site Coordination, Project Strategy and Quality Management; Sarah is passionate about her commitments to the Heritage Built Environment and Conservation.
Neil Grimmond:
Neil is a Chartered Accountant, having worked initially at PwC and then at Craig Corporate. In 2021 Neil set up his own business consultancy, where Neil’s work now includes strategic financial management, M&A and financial due diligence for a range of privately owned businesses and investors.
Melanie Hay:
Melanie is a conservation architect and founding director of Glasgow architectural practice, Hamilton Hay Van Jonker. She has worked in heritage for over 15 years, including on some of the country’s most significant buildings.
Kathleen McAnea:
Kathleen is a director in the Constructions and Projects team at Burness Paull LLP, specialising in non-contentious, construction law. She has built up significant experience advising all sectors of the construction industry (including public and private sector developers, institutional investors, funders, employers, contractors and consultants) and has a particular interest in restoration and regeneration projects. Kathleen joined the Trust in 2018 and is delighted to play her part to fulfil the Trust’s mission to preserve Glasgow’s historic build environment and support its’ communities.
Bailie Christy Mearns:
Christy is the Depute Lord Provost of Glasgow and has been elected to Glasgow City Council since 2017. In this role, Christy currently serves as Chair of the Anderston, City & Yorkhill Area Partnership, board member of City Property LLP and Strathclyde Partnership for Transport, as well as member of Glasgow’s Built Heritage Commission. Christy has previously served as Vice-convenor of the Neighbourhoods, Housing & Public Realm Policy Committee and Planning Applications Committee. Christy graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2011 with an MA (Hons) History of Art.
Scott McGibbon:
Scott is Director of Pvotal Consultancy Ltd – working with several high-profile Industry, NGOs and Academic organisations to provide innovative, practical, tactical and integrative based solutions. He has worked in the construction sector for over 38 years, across a number of roles – from apprentice stonemason to a historic building contractor to lecturer to researcher. Scott advises on several UK construction industry leadership groups on innovation, skills, and health and safety actions. He is a Fellow of Chartered Institute of Building (FCIOB), a Fellow of the Institute of Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (FIKE), as well as a member of the Institute of Historic Building Consultants (IHBC). Scott is also a member of CIF – International Scientific Committee of ICOMOS on Education and Training, and is a reviewer for nominations for the World Heritage List. He has an PhD in Construction Project Management focused on system thinking, and digital innovation within the Built Heritage. He has published a number of academic and industry articles along with being a reviewer for I.C.E Management, Procurement and Law and Journal of Environmental Engineering and Science.
Tommy McGlynn:
Tommy is an experienced fundraiser and strategist with over a decade of expertise in developing and delivering income-generating strategies for charities and social enterprises. Currently serving as Head of Trusts & Foundations for the global health charity Kids Operating Room, he brings his professional expertise and personal passion for Glasgow’s built heritage to his role as a Trustee of GCHT, which he joined in 2024.
Euan Ross:
Euan has over 20 years’ experience in UK commercial real estate providing strategic asset, investment and development management advice to a range of partners and clients.
In his current role as a Director in the asset management team at ESR Europe, Euan leads the delivery of asset management services across all UK private funds under management.
Euan has worked throughout the UK property market and across a variety of sectors including offices, retail, industrial and alternative sectors including hotels and science parks.
Paul Sweeney MSP:
Paul is a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Glasgow Region. Previously he served as the MP for Glasgow Northeast. He is currently serving as Shadow Minister for Minister for Mental Health and Veterans and previously held the posts of Shadow Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation and Shadow Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland.
With a professional background in the Clyde shipbuilding industry, Paul was involved in the restoration of the historic former Govan shipyard head offices into the Fairfield Heritage Centre, for which he won an award in 2014. After campaigning against the demolition of Springburn Public Halls in 2012, he helped establish the Springburn Winter Gardens Trust, which is working to restore the nearby glasshouse in Springburn Park.