MG Alba has appointed Ealasaid MacDonald as its director of strategy and external
affairs.
The newly created post will take a leading role in nurturing important stakeholder
relationships and in developing a renewed vision with partners for the future of
Gaelic media.
New strategies for transformation are being persued as the organisation face increasing
levels of challenge and opportunity in the media sector.
Mrs MacDonald will be based
in Stornoway from later this month.
Originally from Eriskay and South Uist, Ealasaid
previously worked in policy for Renfrewshire Council and has been living and working
in Lewis for the past five years, working as a freelance policy and public affairs
consultant.
Donald Campbell, chief executive of MG ALBA, said: “This is a time of
unprecedented change for us. Ealasaid will be a fantastic addition to our senior
management team and we’re excited that she is joining us to help make the most of
the opportunities ahead of MG Alba and the Gaelic media sector in the near future.”
New director for MG Alba
19 January 2020
