Jane Ryder, Chair of Arts & Business Scotland is to become the first Chair of Historic Environment Scotland (HES). The announcement was made by the Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Fiona Hyslop MSP. Jane Ryder will take up the post for four years, joined by nine board members. Historic Environment Scotland is a newly established body which will investigate, care for and promote Scotland’s historic environment.
Chief Executive of A&BS, David Watt said: “Jane Ryder is without doubt an excellent choice for this prestigious role and myself, the staff and board at Arts & Business Scotland would like to offer our warmest congratulations. We are delighted for Jane and wish her every success in her role as Chair of Historic Environment Scotland.”
HES Chair, Jane Ryder said: “It is a huge privilege to be the first chair of Historic Environment Scotland. The opportunities identified by Our Place in Time and its shared vision, the expectations placed on HES and the skill and enthusiasm of the staff who will come together to form that body all add up to an exciting time for the historic environment.”
