Two island women have taken up key positions on the board of Harris Tweed Hebrides (HTH).
Both are current employees of the company. Elaine MacRury becomes finance director while Margaret Ann Macleod takes over as sales director.
HTH chairman, Brian Wilson, said: "These appointments recognise both excellent service to the company and also the need to underpin its continuing success by refreshing the board and management structure."
Elaine has been financial controller at the Shawbost mill for the past four years. A graduate of the University of Aberdeen, and a CCAB qualified accountant, she spent a number of years working for Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and has extensive experience working at a senior level in an accountancy environment. She spent some time working in Aberdeenshire before returning to her native Lewis where she now lives in the village of Borve.
Appointed brand director with the company in 2013, Margaret Ann had previously worked in the textiles sector for companies including Johnstons of Elgin and Arcadia.
A native of Lewis and a Gaelic speaker, Margaret Ann returned to the island 12 years ago and worked for Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
She is chair of HI-
HTH chief executive, Ian Angus Mackenzie, said: "Over the past ten years, we have
seen a significant heartening change in the age profile within the company and industry.
As we move into our second decade, it is the right time to reflect this in the make-
The company accounts for around three-
It has won numerous awards including UK Textile Brand of the Year and Scottish Exporter of the Year.
Harris Tweed Hebrides appoint new directors
25 July 2018
Elaine MacRury and Margaret Ann Macleod
