Andy Witty Email & Phone Number

Senior executive with nearly 25 years experience in the public and charity sectors, who is successfully developing policy, leading teams, representing members' interests, influencing the Scottish Government and building strategic relationships at a national level.I have a strong background, and have demonstrated my ability, in policy initiation, development and governance, strategic planning, regulatory practice, operational delivery and customer service, and interpreting complex data and information, in a way that delivers change and motivates and brings out the best in people. My jobs have involved influencing others for positive change and I am currently Director of Sector Policy at Colleges Scotland, a membership organisation. I have worked both within the charity and public sectors, carrying a strong sense of leadership and partnership working. I have acted as a social entrepreneur, gaining valuable understanding of customer needs which lead to positive actions. I also have experience of driving forward teams and in the management and delivery of major projects to time and budget.I have provided leadership, strategic direction and focus to teams and have proven experience in bringing people from diverse backgrounds together and getting the best from people whilst coaching them as individuals. I have strong stakeholder engagement ability and experience: demonstrated by my ability to liaise, build formal and informal relationships and influence politicians and senior Government officials, as well as business, local authorities, interest groups, the third sector and the public. I have the ability to promote, persuade, challenge and negotiate with key stakeholders whilst maintaining strong relationships. My work at this senior level, both internally and externally, has developed my authority and stature to a high level.

Listed skills include Policy, Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategy, and 18 others.