Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland has added to its top team.

A leading health charity has strengthened its senior team with a raft of new appointments.

Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland has unveiled three additions to its team, including familiar faces within the organisation.

Allan Cowie, who held the role of interim CEO whilst current CEO Jane-Claire Judson was on sabbatical in 2022, is appointed as Chief Operating Officer.  

Allan was previously Director of Services for the charity.

Joanne Graham takes on the role of Director of Services while Claire Bennet is confirmed in post as Head of Service Delivery. Both previously held these positions at interim level.

Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland chief executive, Jane-Claire Judson, said: “I am delighted to announce these new roles for Joanne, Claire and Allan. It is great to recognise internal talent and see colleagues develop and deliver in their roles.

“Allan Cowie took forward the interim CEO role and ably supported myself and delivered for the charity both while I was on sabbatical and on my return allowing me to focus on our future strategy.

“Allan and I have worked closely on strategic development and implementation and will continue to do so now he is in post as Chief Operating Officer.”