Alastair joined SIS in 2009 to run the investment team and became SIS’s Chief Executive two years later. Alastair is currently an Investment Committee member at the Access Foundation and the advisory board of Scottish EDGE. In 2021, he was named SCVO Director of the Year – Third Sector by The Institute of Directors (IoD) Scotland.  

Before joining SIS, Alastair worked in community banking for the Bank of Scotland, where he developed his broad and extensive knowledge of social investment. In 2012, he completed the prestigious Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management programme at Harvard Business School and in 2017 was awarded a Fellowship of the Chartered Banker Institute.  

Alastair was awarded an OBE for Services to Social Enterprise and to Charity in Scotland in The King’s Birthday Honours List 2024.

When not at SIS or on holiday on the high seas, Alastair enjoys spending time in the kitchen, working on his latest culinary creations.

Ling provides essential investment support to our customers. She brings with her more than ten years of experience with the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). Initially in retail banking at RBS, she shifted to business banking where she became a Relationship Manager Assistant – helping customers throughout the loan drawdown process. 

More recently, Ling worked in the healthcare sector as a business administrator, making sure all enquiries and transactions were dealt with in a professional and timely manner. 

Outside of work, she enjoys catching up with friends over good food and drinks and planning her next holiday.

Lindsay joined SIS in April 2018, bringing with her 16 years of experience in advising and supporting businesses, social enterprises, community organisations and charities. Lindsay has supported many organisations in Scotland and across London and the South East to become more sustainable, either directly or through partner organisations. Lindsay also previously managed a grant-making trust and therefore has expertise in creating social impact communications, frameworks and measurement tools. 

Lindsay’s role involves managing SIS’s business support activities, including our workshop programme, one-to-one support and social enterprise academies. Lindsay and her team are often the first people new customers talk to when they get in touch with SIS. 

Lindsay loves living in East Lothian and visiting the beautiful beaches and countryside nearby. In her spare time, you’ll find Lindsay at the cinema, reading, swimming or playing the piano. Lindsay has previously volunteered with Oxfam and a community woodland. 

Kieran started his career as a youth worker at The Prince’s Trust, devising and delivering training programmes. He has held senior management roles in business development for a range of arts, volunteering and youth organisations for over 15 years.  

Kieran was Chief Operating Officer at food waste and food poverty fighting organisation, FoodCycle. While there, he grew the organisation’s presence from 14 to 30 locations around England in under two years, through a social franchising model. He was also responsible for FoodCycle’s income generation and operational functions.  

Most recently, Kieran was Scotland Manager for Big Issue Invest, where he delivered a multi-agency partnership, engaging the private, public and third sectors in mentoring and lending money to early-stage social ventures. He is a keen cyclist who enjoys giving back by being on the Boards of Scottish social enterprises, MsMissMrs and the TIE campaign.

Since joining the SIS family in 2020, Julie has executed her passion for supporting projects that make a real difference to communities and charities. 

Planning and implementing large- and small-scale events is what Julie does best. Prior to joining us, she spent more than 30 years with the Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Banking Group, overseeing arts and sports community sponsorships, as well as other stakeholder events.  

Julie has collaborated with a number of notable organisations, including the Edinburgh International Festival, the Great Scottish Run and the Scottish Football Association. 

In her spare time, Julie loves travelling, going to the gym and walking with her dog, Frank

Neovi joined SIS in May 2025, bringing with her a background in luxury retail and a passion for fashion. At SIS, she supports the finance team as a Finance & Operations Assistant, contributing to various essential finance functions.

Outside of work, Neovi enjoys spending time at the park with her Frenchie, Ziggy, picnicking, and reading great books. She is also an avid runner and is currently learning Spanish in her spare time.

Jason joined the SIS team with over a decade of experience in the hospitality and drinks industries.

Our customers now benefit from an improved website experience thanks to his expertise. Jason spends the majority of his time creating engaging content, developing our websites’ functionality and optimising SEO. He also assists the SIS Marketing Building team, making sure SIS continues to deliver a high-quality service while we grow.

In his spare time, Jason pens his own whisky blog and writes for other publications. He’s also a cinema fanatic and looks forward to weekends with his young family.

Claudia joined Social Investment Scotland in 2022 through the 2027 Programme, a UK-wide initiative committed to creating fairer funding opportunities for working-class communities.

With over 20 years of experience in community engagement, financial guidance and social enterprise support, she has supported communities to access funding, strengthen local economies and build long-term sustainability. Passionate about making financial and social impact strategies more accessible, Claudia works to ensure that individuals and organisations can grow, thrive and create lasting change.

Now based in the Outer Hebrides with her family and two dogs, she is also dedicated to publishing books that celebrate Scotland’s Islands heritage, fostering a wider appreciation of their rich history and culture.

John establishes and nurtures relationships with organisations looking to pursue growth opportunities. This includes walking his portfolio through lending processes and available finance opportunities, as well as other business support.

Prior to joining SIS, he worked for the Royal Bank of Scotland for more than 34 years – advising personal, business and commercial banking customers.

When not working, John enjoys spending quality time with his family and friends, and he’s a keen cyclist and football fan.