Martin Davidson Becomes Chief Executive of the Outward Bound Trust
- Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 13 December 2022
- Motion reference: S6M-07207
That the Parliament extends its congratulations to Martin Davidson on becoming the next Chief Executive of the Outward Bound Trust; recognises what it sees as the transformational work undertaken by Nick Barrett who is stepping down on 13 February 2022 after 16 years in the role; notes the considerable knowledge and experience that Martin Davidson brings to the charity from his current role as Director of Scotland and Innovation; understands that the Outward Bound Trust faces immense challenges after the COVID-19 pandemic, which had a detrimental impact on the physical and mental wellbeing of many young people; commends the drive of the Outward Bound Trust to build confidence, self-belief, self-reliance and resilience in young people through connection with the natural environment, and sends its full support and best wishes to Martin Davidson in what are such difficult times for the outdoor education sector.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jackie Baillie, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Annabelle Ewing, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Liam McArthur, Roz McCall, Marie McNair, Edward Mountain, Audrey Nicoll, Paul O'Kane, Douglas Ross, Alex Rowley, Collette Stevenson, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Michelle Thomson, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle