Janie has had an extensive career with the Royal Air Force and has also worked with international organisations including the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. She has experience of establishing, directing and managing security departments and was a member of the United Nations governance body responsible for the development of UN security policies and procedures. She has also represented UNICEF on a high level strategic task for addressing the duty of care of personnel in high risk locations.
Janie is also the Chair of the Glasgow Colleges Regional Board and is experienced in strategic leadership, governance, financial accountability, planning and delivery. She holds a MA in Conflict Resolution from the University of Bradford and has a strong track record in influencing and managing change as well as building sustainable relationships across the public and private sectors.