Scottish Financial Enterprise chair steps down

John McGuigan has announced his intention to stand down as chair of Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE), with his successor due to be confirmed at an EGM next month.

He took on the role in November 2022, having joined the board in 2016. Prior to this, he spent nine years with Standard Life and Phoenix Group as group customer director, as well as time in Munich as managing director of sales and service for Telefonica.

McGuigan was appointed chair of Scottish Rugby in 2023 and chair of Scottish Friendly earlier this year.

The board has completed a selection process to appoint a new chair and will propose to an upcoming meeting that Sue Dawe be appointed. She is EY Scotland’s managing partner for financial services, as well as SFE deputy chair, having joined the board in 2019.

SFE chief executive Sandy Begbie said: “On behalf of SFE and our members I’d like to thank John for his leadership and direction, both during his tenure as chair and since joining the SFE board.

“He has brought a wealth of experience and insight to the SFE board and while I am sad to see him go, John’s leadership has helped build the strong, diverse and committed board that will continue to drive our organisation as we deliver on our strategy.

“John has presided over continued growth for our organisation both in terms of our membership and our profile in championing the interests of Scotland’s financial and professional services sector.”

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