Susan Davies

Susan Davies is an experienced leader in Scotland’s environment and land-use sector and currently Chairs the Board of the James Hutton Institute, having served as a non-Executive Director since 2017. In 2026, she became Chair of Scottish Environment Link. Susan has held senior leadership roles with the Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Scottish Natural Heritage, the Scottish Wildlife Trust and as CEO of the Scottish Seabird Centre. She is also a trustee of Darroch (native tree) nurseries and a number of small grant-giving trusts.

Across a 35-year career, she has championed evidence-informed policy and practice, strengthened conservation and community partnerships, and helped foster stronger connections between people and nature.

Register of Interests

Category 1: Remuneration

James Hutton Institute – chair

Category 2: Other Roles

None

Category 3: Contracts

None

Category 4: Election Expenses

None

Category 5: Houses, Land and Buildings

None

Category 6: Interest in Shares & Securities

None

Category 7: Gifts and Hospitality

None

Category 8: Non-Financial Interests

Darroch Nurseries (SC055479) – Chair of Board

Scottish Environment Link (SC000296) – Chair of Board

Horace and Helen Gillman Trusts (SC004438) & (SC017672) – Trustee

Mylnefield Development Trust (SC029872) – Trustee

Dunbar Golf Club Limited – Director (SC493024)

Life member of:
Scottish Seabird Centre
RSPB
BTO
Scottish Wildlife Trust
RSPB Scotland Advisory Committee – Member

Category 9: Close Family Members

None