James Stuart (Convener)
James Stuart was re-elected as Convener of the Board on 9th December 2019.
James has had an interest in the National Park for many years. In a personal capacity he has sailed and raced on the lochs in the Park and has also enjoyed walking and running within the hills and mountains.
In a professional context he has worked with the Authority whilst leading two sports governing bodies (Royal Yachting Association Scotland and Scottish Equestrian Association) and also through being a member on the National Tourism Strategy (Tourism Scotland 2020) Strategic Leadership Group of Scottish Tourism Alliance.
James’s other professional interests include economic development – he was previously MD of Entrepreneurial Scotland – and sustainability having founded One Planet Consulting focussed on supporting businesses and sectors to become more sustainable. James is also a Non-Exec Advisor to Scottish Forestry.
James was appointed to the Board on 1 February 2015, with his term running until 31 January 2023.
Register of Interests
- Category 1: Remuneration
- Founder and Director of One Planet Consulting Ltd.
- Non-Executive Advisor to Scottish Forestry
- Member, Lake District National Park Authority
- Category 2: Other Roles
- Chair of Governers, Education Partnership North East
- Member, Audit and Governance Committee, Tees Valley Combined Authority
- Interim Chair, Scottish Environmental Enhancement Fund
- Category 3: Contracts
- None
- Category 4: Election Expenses
- None
- Category 5: Houses, Land and Buildings
- None
- Category 6: Interest in Shares & Securities
- 50% owner of One Planet Consulting Ltd.
- Category 7: Gifts and Hospitality
- None
- Category 8: Non-Financial Interests
- None
- Category 9: Close Family Members
- None