Business, Industry, and Government Board
The Business, Industry, and Government (BIG) Board serves as a strategic interface between the School of Mathematics and Statistics and the broader industrial, governmental, charity, and professional sectors. Comprising senior representatives from diverse industries, the BIG Board provides expert guidance to ensure that the School's teaching, research, and engagement activities align with current and future employer needs.
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BIG Board Members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Alan Cameron | Functional Lead for Systems Engineering, Leonardo |
| Charis Chanialidis | Head of Data Science, Aggreko |
| Scott Heald | Director (Data & Digital Innovation) and Head of Profession for Statistics, Public Health Scotland |
| Samantha Hinsley | Statistics Manager, Phastar |
| Wayne Jones | Data Science Lead, Shell |
| Marnie Low | Lead Climate Data Scientist, NatWest |
| Alastair McAlpine | Deputy Director Statistics and Data, Scottish Government |
| Joe Meaguer | Statistician, Hymans Robertson |
| Matej Poliaček | Flight Director, German Aerospace Centre |
| Dina Sadykova | Statistician, Senior-Level Scientist, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) |
| Geoffrey Taylor | Academic Programme Manager, SAS |
| Manlio Trovato | Head of Quantitative Research, Lloyds Bank |
Mission
Our mission is to foster partnerships that enhance impact, innovation, and graduate readiness.
Vision
Our vision is to be a trusted advisor shaping impactful education, research, and engagement through strong external links.
Strategic Goals
Our goals are to align education and research with industry needs, foster partnerships, support students, drive innovation, and promote lifelong learning.
