HIE appoints new finance director

Originally from Nottingham, Kenton has spent all of his 29-year career to date working in the health service, including a seven year stint at NHS Shetland.

In a statement, HIE said he had experience of working closely with private, public and third sector partners through his NHS roles, including several local authorities and the Scottish Government.

Kenton added: “I have lived in the Highlands and Islands region for 13 years – firstly in Shetland and latterly in Inverness – and I am aware of the crucial role HIE plays in the wellbeing of the region from both an economic and community resilience point of view.

“It will be both a privilege and a great responsibility to be part of that.”