Emily MacDonald

Emily MacDonald is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sustainability and marine policy. Currently serving as the Strategic Compensation Policy for Offshore Wind Team Lead at The Scottish Government since September 2022, Emily has also held roles including Senior Sectoral Marine Planning Officer and Marine Energy Policy Officer. Past positions include Research Assistant at both the Royal College of Art and The University of Edinburgh, contributing to sustainability projects in the creative industries. Emily's background includes a role as Sustainability Coordinator at OSTRERO LTD. during COP26, and serving as Ethical Programme Officer and Manager at the Scottish Goldsmiths Trust, where significant contributions were made to promoting ethical practices in the jewellery sector. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Climate Change from Heriot-Watt University and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology from Concordia University.