Recreational trust appoints Geddes as new CEO
SHETLAND Recreational Trust’s acting chief executive Robert Geddes has been promoted to become the organisation’s permanent boss.
Following a full recruitment process which started in May this year attracting applications from across the country, Geddes has demonstrated that he is the right person for the job, trust chair David Thomson said in a statement last night (Monday).
The new chief executive has been an employee of the recreational trust for almost 30 years.
After starting as a recreation assistant, he has then held roles at every level of the business. He has been acting CEO since April last year following the departure of his predecessor Steven Laidlaw.
Thomson said Geddes has led the trust through one of the most challenging years in its history, facing the financial aftereffects of the pandemic and energy crisis.
“Robert’s enthusiasm to motivate, encourage and bring energy to the delivery of SRT’s strategic objectives stand out. His determination for SRT to succeed has been evident for years,” he said.
“He is an exemplary relationship builder and there are few in our industry who understand better the opportunity to effect real and lasting change to the health and wellbeing of communities throughout Shetland.
“We are proud that Robert is an example of home-grown talent, appointed on merit, and we look forward to him leading our mission to make Shetland more active, more often.”
Geddes will take up his post as new CEO once he returns from annual leave on 12 August.
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