Our people

Learn more about the different teams within RDS, who leads them and how to get in touch.

Meet the team

We are a small but dedicated team comprising experts in a wide range of disciplines including data, statistics, business management, communications and digital delivery. Together, we’re committed to delivering a world-class service that revolutionises public sector data discovery and access across Scotland.

Dr Lynne Adair

Data Curation Manager

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Vanessa Bruton

Executive PA

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Duncan Buchanan

Head of Health Data Transformation

Rob Cawston

Senior Product Manager

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Oli Cliffe

Digital Content Editor

Nora Cooke O'Dowd

Chief Data Officer

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Adam Coulson

Delivery Manager

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Wendy Fraser

People and Culture Manager

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Keith Groat

Technology Support Officer

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Eilidh Guthrie

Partnerships Officer

Roger Halliday

Chief Executive Officer

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David Jack

Data Acquisition Manager

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Allan Johnstone

Operations Director

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Cicely Kerr

Partnerships Manager

Vicki Madden

Content Designer

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Kate McBay

Information Governance Manager

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Sophie McCall

Senior Data Analyst

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Shona McElroy

Paul Mills

Head of Finance

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Eleanor Mitchell

Senior Data Analyst

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Jen Muir

Data Analyst

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Allison Noble

Information Governance Officer

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Neha Okhandiar

Communications Manager

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Katie Oldfield

Public Engagement Manager

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Kate Ralton

Project Manager

Neil Rawlins

Business Manager

Layla Robinson

Chief Partnership and Strategy Officer

Hugh Wallace

Chief Information Officer

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Working with us

Find out why we think RDS is a great place to work and what opportunities are available.

Current vacancies

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Our partners

We work with the Scottish Government and Scotland’s leading academic and public bodies.

Meet our partners

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Our Board

RDS is committed to transparency. Find out more about our structure, our Board of Directors/Trustees and our history.

Discover our structure

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