Lindsay Paterson

Lindsay Paterson has extensive work experience in various roles and organizations. Lindsay currently serves as the Director of Global Engagement at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, where they lead a department and contributes to strategic planning and financial control. Lindsay is responsible for promoting and improving the College's reputation with external stakeholders, leading policy and public affairs development, and overseeing media relations. Prior to this, Lindsay held positions as the Head of Global Engagement and Policy Manager at the same organization.

In addition to their work at the Royal College of Physicians, Lindsay has served as a Governor at Fettes College and as Director on secondment at the Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP). Lindsay also has experience as a Non Executive Director at Capital City Partnership and Forth Estuary Transport Authority. Earlier in their career, Lindsay worked as a Councillor for Almond ward at the City of Edinburgh Council, where they were the Conservative spokesman on Culture and Sport. Lindsay has also worked as a Researcher at The Scottish Parliament and as a Recruitment Consultant at Jean McGhee Recruitment. Lindsay's early experience includes serving as Secretary to the Party in Scotland (formerly Campaigns Coordinator) for the Scottish Conservative Party.

Lindsay Paterson obtained an MA (Hons) degree in Modern History and International Relations from the University of St Andrews, which they completed between 1999 and 2003. Additionally, they have pursued CIPR qualifications, although specific details such as start and end years, degree name, and field of study were not provided.