Garry Cossar

Garry Cossar is an experienced communications professional currently serving as Head of Environment and Forestry DSU and previously held multiple leadership roles within the Scottish Government, including Head of People, Strategy and Communications, and Head of Colleague Experience. Prior to this, Garry worked at RBS International as Executive Communications Manager and at Sainsbury's Bank, where responsibilities included leading change communications for over 3,500 colleagues and enhancing internal technology engagement. Garry's background also includes a role as Internal Communications Manager at Standard Life and earlier positions at Scottish Squash and HSBC. Garry holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and is pursuing an MBA from Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, expected to complete in 2024.