Alan Burns

Executive Director at Glasgow City Council

Alan Burns is the current Executive Director at Glasgow City Council, a position they have held since September 1998. Prior to that, they served as Assistant Manager at Glasgow City Council from January 1989 to September 1998, where they were responsible for various sites as determined by the Senior Management Team. Before that, they were a Seaman Electronic Warfare Operator in the Royal Navy from January 1984 to June 1988, where they were involved in all aspects of ship operations and part of a dedicated team.

Alan Burns began their educational career by completing a Diploma in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management at Stow College in Glasgow. Alan then went on to complete a Diploma in Management at Wishaw High School. After completing their Diploma, Alan Burns attended WE where they studied for their Wishaw High School diploma.

Alan Burns reports to Annemarie O'Donnell, Chief Executive. Some individuals on their team include Gordon Dillon - Head of Operations GCC, Gillian Ingram - Head of Commercial & Compliance, and Alison Duffy - Head of Finance & Governance. They work with Kevin Rush - Director, Regional Economic Growth, Martin Booth - Executive Director, and Pauline Barclay - Managing Director, City Property LLP.

Timeline

  • Executive Director

    Current role

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