New addition to South of Scotland Enterprise Board
The manager of a 6,000 acre Dumfries & Galloway estate has been announced as our latest board member.
Anna Austin will join the Board on 1 April 2025, replacing Viv Cockburn, who steps down after serving for three years on the Board of the region’s economic and community development agency.
Anna Austin biography
- Anna is the Estate Manager for the Caerlaverock Estate, a coastal estate south of Dumfries, overseeing its farming, tourism, hospitality and property businesses.
- Anna recently delivered a large scale diversity project, aimed at restoring natural habitats across the estate.
- Previously a lawyer, Anna has significant regulatory and commercial law experience having worked for law firm Pinsent Masons (previously McGrigors).
- She has also held several legal and commercial roles with global drinks company, William Grant and Sons. Anna has an MBA from Strathclyde Business School.
Anna said:
“I am delighted to be joining the Board of South of Scotland Enterprise at what is a very important and exciting time for the region.
"Living in Dumfries and Galloway, I can see the unbelievable potential of the area, alongside its challenges.
“It is important for the South of Scotland to be bold in its future endeavours and I look forward to helping shape the region's economy for the benefit of its residents and visitors.”
Russel Griggs OBE, Chair of SOSE, added:
“I am delighted to welcome Anna to the South of Scotland Enterprise Board.
“Anna has extensive experience and knowledge across a range of sectors which are key to the South of Scotland, and therefore will be a hugely valuable asset to SOSE as we look to tackle the opportunities and challenges in front of us.
“We want the South to be bold, ambitious and different – and I think Anna will help us advance our journey to achieve this.
“We must also thank Viv Cockburn for her significant commitment and contribution to SOSE, and the South of Scotland, over the last three years.
“Viv has shared her knowledge across a number of sectors, including healthcare, low carbon energy, just transition to Net Zero, and social housing. We wish Viv well for the future."