Leadership team
Our Chief Executive Officer leads the Corporate Leadership Team.
The Leadership Team reports to our Board, driving and supporting delivery and performance in line with the high-level strategy of the organisation across environmental, regulatory and flooding priorities and organisational change.
Nicole Paterson - Chief Executive Officer
Nicole has nearly three decades of experience in local government, consultancy, and environmental leadership roles.
Kirsty-Louise Campbell - Deputy Chief Executive; Chief Officer, Governance, Performance, and Engagement
With a distinguished career spanning corporate governance, strategy, innovation, and public engagement, Kirsty-Louise has led transformative, insight-driven reform across Scotland’s public sector.
Ross Haggart - Chief Operating Officer, Regulation, Business and Environment
Ross served for 30 years with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, including a series of leadership positions across operational, specialist and corporate areas.
Angela Milloy - Chief Officer, Finance, Modernisation and Digital
Angela has a wealth of experience and came to SEPA from her role as Head of Finance, IT and Retail at Glasgow Life.
Kirsty Paterson - Chief Officer, People, Workspaces and Development
Kirsty was previously HR Director, Group and Construction at Robertson Group. Since joining us, Kirsty has been leading people first transformation across the organisation.
