Brings a wealth of experience to the role

Shared Parenting Scotland has announced the appointment of a new chief executive.

Kevin takes up the post after nearly six years as head of policy and research at YouthLink Scotland.

Kane was previously policy and research lead at Victim Support Scotland and is also volunteer director and company secretary of Play Scotland.

He said: “As the incoming chief executive I am honoured and excited to join an organisation with such a proud history of advocating for children’s rights through promoting the benefits of shared parenting.

“As we embark on this new chapter together, I want to reaffirm the values that lie at the core of our mission: a child-centred approach, equality, empowerment, and respect for family diversity.

“For children, having stable and loving relationships with both parents promotes their emotional well-being, academic achievement, and social development.

“For parents, shared parenting cooperation reduces conflict, enabling them to work together in their child’s best interests. Our children deserve the best of both their parents. 

Chair of the Shared Parenting Scotland Trustees, Sumit Ghosh added: “We welcome Kevin in this new role as chief executive.

“We pay tribute to the steadfast leadership of Ian Maxwell over 15 years in building an organisation that is respected across the sector and which has supported thousands of mothers, fathers and grandparents find a way to nourish and maintain family relationships after divorce or separation.

“The challenges are still many but the rewards are precious for children of parents who commit themselves to work together as co-parents.”