Retiring SF Finance Director David Carson
A stalwart of the Board of Scottish Fencing is retiring. David Carson, who joined the Board in 2014 to provide ‘short term help’, has lent his considerable financial expertise and sage advice. He ensured the Governing Body was able to emerge from some very challenging times and that the current Directors were counselled on appropriate measures to ensure its future financial health. David was recruited from outwith the sporting community and lent his expertise not only in the forum of meetings of the Board, but by suggesting improvements to the existing system of financial controls. He acted very successfully as the “financial conscience” of the Board and has helped it to mature through the years.
The Board is pleased to announce that Colleen Walker, has been appointed to the independent finance director role taking over from David. Colleen has worked in a range of financial roles across different sectors; including financial roles in sports governing bodies. She is passionate about making sport accessible to all. Her energy and experience will be welcomed by the Board.
New SF Finance Director Colleen Walker
Volunteers are the lifeblood of our sport in Scotland, and they make an invaluable contribution to its development. On behalf of the Board, I would like to wish David the very best for his hard-earned retirement. Particularly after offering “short-term” help for over eight years! I am sure that all members and friends of Scottish Fencing will join me in wishing them both well.
George. D. Liston
SF Chair
