John McDonald

John McDonald FRSA has a diverse work experience in various leadership roles. John worked as the CEO and Interim CEO at OPITO from 2017 to present, where they oversee the oil and gas industry's skills, training, and workforce development. Prior to that, they served as the Managing Director at OPITO from 2013 to 2017. John also worked as the Director of International Workforce Development at OPITO International from 2012 to 2013, where they collaborated with governments and oil companies worldwide to establish competency frameworks for the oil and gas sectors. Before their tenure at OPITO, they were the Director at ACTVET from 2011 to 2012 and the Director of Strategy and Growth at Scottish Qualifications Authority from 2008 to 2011. John also held the position of Director of Strategy at Scottish Qualifications Authority from 2005 to 2007, focusing on vocational qualification accreditation and international consultancy.

John McDonald FRSA has a comprehensive education history that includes degrees in various fields of study. John obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Commerce from Glasgow Caledonian University between 1985 and 1989, specializing in Business, Economics, and International Marketing. Following this, they pursued teaching qualifications in Business Studies and Economics, earning a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from the University of Strathclyde from 1989 to 1990. In 1993, they obtained another PGCE, this time in Computing, from the University of Strathclyde, acquiring a teaching qualification in Computing Studies. Lastly, in 2010, they completed the Advanced Management Programme from Harvard Business School, enhancing their leadership skills.