Our Team
Alistair Forbes
Alistair is a tech entrepreneur and investor who has worked in and with many early and growth stage businesses in Scotland and around the world. He is a passionate supporter of projects that harness technology for impact and is committed to making the Scottish Tech Army a vibrant hub for tech for good initiatives and activity across Scotland, creating scalable change and a step change in impact.
Kirsty McIntosh
Kirsty has a business background in sectors as diverse as construction, architecture and technology. She has a reputation for being an ‘ideas engine’, capable of seeing things differently which she says stems from a never-ending curiosity about the world. She’s a natural communicator and relationship builder and is one of the Scottish Tech Army’s “First Responders”, having signed up on day one.
Charlotte Canham
Charlotte is a digital marketer who found her calling in the world of digital and media. Through the kickstart scheme, she joined the Scottish Tech Army in October 2021 and has been on a continuous learning and growth journey. With her passion for digital marketing, Charlotte is poised to make a lasting impact in the industry as she continues to evolve and contribute to the ever-changing digital landscape
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Sandy Finlayson
Sandy was a co-founder and Senior Partner at Edinburgh-based law firm MBM Commercial. He sits on the CivTech Advisory Group and served for four years as Chair of Converge Challenge, Scotland’s leading company creation programme for Scottish Universities and Research Institutes. Sandy is an active Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and has held and continues to hold many other advisory and Chair roles with third sector organisations.
Alex Dewar
Alex has built a career around her passion for people and impact, driven by a deep desire to understand others and make a difference in their lives. With a diverse background spanning roles from corporate governance analyst in London to Strategy Associate at a fintech, Alex's curiosity has led her to explore a wide range of exciting opportunities. When she's not connecting with others, Alex enjoys exploring new places and pursuing her creative interests.
Elaine Crichton
Elaine leads the Specialist Volunteering Network and the Learning Disabilities Portfolio at Inspiring Scotland, one of Scotland’s most progressive charitable funding organisations. As a fervent advocate of the sharing of knowledge and skills, she frequently lends her own expertise and insight, garnered through nearly 30 years in financial services, on a range of issues across Inspiring Scotland and other organisations.
Michael von Euw
Michael has an international business management background in manufacturing and hospitality, specialising in ERP systems. He has experienced first-hand the importance of pairing the correct solution for the task at hand. With a passion for further learning and education, he believes that knowledge should be shared and nurtured to help bring out the best in people.
Our Board
Raymond O’Hare
Raymond is an experienced leader and independent chairman, non-executive director and advisor. He is a strategic thinker with a pragmatic outlook, and broad business leadership experience; with a successful track record at corporate, SME and start-up levels. He is a non-executive board member of Scottish Enterprise and an advisor to the global ground transportation business - TBR Global, as well as his role with the Scottish Tech Army.