![]() ![]() With a clear understanding of governing bodies like Scottish Swimming I believe that he has the right set of skills and experience to lead the organisation into and through its next exciting period of development, and I am delighted to welcome him to the team on behalf of the Scottish Swimming staff, board and council.’ĭunlop leaves his current role as Head of Sporting Pathways at sportscotland to take up post in the New Year, succeeding Ashley Howard, who left Scottish Swimming after eight successful years on 30 November to relocate to Canada. Maureen Campbell, Chair of the Scottish Swimming Board, is pleased about the appointment: ‘Forbes has demonstrated the leadership, experiences and qualities that Scottish Swimming require to ensure optimal delivery in all aspects come 2014, coupled with the vision and innovation to develop and implement Scottish Swimming’s next strategic plan. He has also taught, coached and tutored swimming coach education courses and was part of the team that helped secure the National Swimming Academy at the University of Stirling as a location for one of British Swimming’s Intensive Training Centres.ĭunlop has served on the Board of Directors, recently as Chairman, of the British Paralympic Performance Services in the lead into the 2012 Paralympic Games. I am very much looking forward to getting into post and meeting and working with the partner organisations, volunteers, coaches, swimmers and clubs that are critical to the on- going success of swimming in Scotland.’ĭunlop has extensive experience of swimming, not least of all having swum for Scotland on many occasions during the 1990s. ‘I am thrilled to be offered this opportunity and it is going to be a real privilege to lead the team at Scottish Swimming. ![]() He will take up his role with the governing body on 1 March 2013.Īs well as forging strong networks and relationships across a wide range of sport at both Scottish and British level, Dunlop has a deep understanding of sports governing bodies and is delighted to lead Scottish Swimming into a successful future. Scottish Swimming today announced Forbes Dunlop as its new Chief Executive Officer. The following is a press release from Scottish Swimming Share Forbes Dunlop to Lead Scottish Swimming on LinkedIn. ![]() Share Forbes Dunlop to Lead Scottish Swimming on Pinterest.Submit Forbes Dunlop to Lead Scottish Swimming to Reddit.Tweet Forbes Dunlop to Lead Scottish Swimming.Share Forbes Dunlop to Lead Scottish Swimming on Facebook.This inspiration, combined with Shokay’s new models for linking traditional communities with modern markets, continues to transform lives on the Tibetan Plateau and beyond. We've inspired a lot of young Tibetans to start their own brands and their own cooperatives.” ![]() We just didn't think yak fiber could be made into such gorgeous products.’ This issue of dignity and identity, especially among young people, is very important. “Many Tibetans have told me, ‘We grew up on the plateau, with the yaks. The human aspect of the business continues to inspire Carol. Fashion labels including Frank And Oak and COS chose Shokay as their exclusive supplier because of its traceability, something not easily available with cashmere suppliers. It's rewarding to know that we did more than just create a product or a brand,” Carol says.Ī big part of this evolution was Shokay’s major spinning partner, the sustainable yarn supplier UPW, which sells to brands all over the US and Europe that are pursuing sustainability. “The yak story is specific to the Tibetan population, but pioneering sustainable fashion solutions creates greater market linkage and scale. Shokay broadened its scope in sustainable fashion by introducing blockchain technology while maintaining its mission of addressing the lack of economic opportunity in Tibet. ![]()
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