Douglas Morrison is now Deputy Chief Executive of BE-ST to support the trade body in promoting net zero in Scotland play an ever-increasing role in sports.
He will seek to provide strategic direction for Scotland’s construction industry to help implement sustainable building practices.
Douglas Morrison joined BE-ST in 2020 as Director of Operations and Future Skills and in 2021 as Director of Impact. Previously, he studied at Glasgow City College for 16 years. masonry.
He also serves on the boards of South Lanarkshire College, Skills Development Scotland (Climate Emergency Skills Action Plan Group), Royal Society of Edinburgh, Building Leadership Forum and Glasgow Circulation Academy Ambassador duties. He is a Fellow of the Institute for Innovation and Knowledge Exchange and a member of the Scottish Youth Academy.
Talking about his new role, he said: “Over the past year, BE-ST has matured and developed, positioning itself firmly in a more sustainable At the heart of the built environment. My new role is part of that, marking an investment in our broader ambitions and helping us expand and deepen the level of support we can offer the industry to support decarbonisation.
“I am passionate about addressing skills gaps, promoting diversity and addressing the wider climate agenda, which play a role in all BE-ST’s programme of activities. As part of a progressive, impact-driven leadership team, our goal is to inspire and encourage change across stakeholders in all areas of the industry. “
BE-ST Chairman Andy Outram added: “Douglas has been instrumental in the recent development of BE-ST, and as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, he will further contribute to accelerating zero Contribute to the overall mission of the carbon transition. Douglas is one of the most exciting, visionary and inspiring leaders, not just in the industry, but across Scotland and across the UK. He is exactly the progressive leader needed to solve the serious problems we are solving today. “
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