The SLF is led by the Strategic Steering Group (SSG). This group is chaired by our Co-Chairs and is a space for leaders and experts from key sectors to offer support and challenge as we develop and deliver the SLF’s programme.
| Name | Organisation |
| Shona Riach (Co-Chair) | DG Strategy & External Affairs, Scottish Government |
| Jane O’Donnell (Co-Chair) | Chief Executive, COSLA |
| Sara Thiam | Chief Executive, Prosper |
| Pippa Milne | SOLACE Scotland / Chief Executive, Argyll & Bute Council |
| Anna Fowlie | Chief Executive, SCVO |
| DCC Bex Smith | Deputy Chief Constable – Transformation, Police Scotland |
| Vicki Bibby | Chief Operating Officer, Audit Scotland |
| Professor Karen Reid | Chief Executive, NHS Education for Scotland (NES) |
| Richard Foggo | Co-Director of Population Health, Scottish Government |
| Lucinda Godfrey | Chief Executive, Charity Leadership Scotland |
| Catherine McWilliam | Nations Director-Scotland, Institute of Directors |
| Caroline Hiscox | Chief Executive, NHS Lothian |
SSG Meeting Minutes 2024/25
The SLF Strategic Steering Group meets quarterly, providing expert sectoral representation, challenge, strategic connections, insight and learning. You can find the minutes here.
August 2025
March 2025
August 2024
January 2024