Claire McPherson

Claire McPherson became Director of Universities Scotland on 25 March 2024, joining from the Scottish Government. Claire has worked in various roles in over a decade of service in the Scottish Government. Prior to the Scottish Government, Claire served as the Deputy Director of Policy at the Scottish Funding Council. She also has ten years in a variety of roles at the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales.
Institution
Universities Scotland
Job Title
Director of Universities Scotland

Claire McPherson became Director of Universities Scotland on 25 March 2024, joining from the Scottish Government. 

Claire has worked in various roles in over a decade of service in the Scottish Government, including:  Constitutional Policy and Engagement in the lead up to the 2014 Independence Referendum; Cross Government Strategy and Programme for Government delivery; Deputy Head of First Minister Policy and Delivery Unit; Public Sector Reform; Community Empowerment; Third Sector strategic lead; Population and Migration Strategy. 

Prior to the Scottish Government, Claire served as the Deputy Director of Policy at the Scottish Funding Council. She also has ten years in a variety of roles at the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales.