Business, Industry, and Government Board
The Business, Industry, and Government (BIG) Board serves as a strategic interface between the School of Mathematics and Statistics and the broader industrial, governmental, charity, and professional sectors. Comprising senior representatives from diverse industries, the BIG Board provides expert guidance to ensure that the School's teaching, research, and engagement activities align with current and future employer needs.
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BIG Board Members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Scott Heald | Director (Data & Digital Innovation) and Head of Profession for Statistics, Public Health Scotland |
| Wayne Jones | Data Science Lead, Shell |
| Geoffrey Taylor | Academic Programme Manager, SAS |
| Manlio Trovato | Head of Quantitative Research, Lloyds Bank |
| Alastair McAlpine | Deputy Director Statistics and Data, Scottish Government |
| Charis Chanialidis | Head of Data Science, Aggreko |
| Samantha Hinsley | Statistics Manager, Phastar |
| Joe Meaguer | Statistician, Hymans Robertson |
| Matej Poliaček | Flight director, German Aerospace Centre |
| Alan Cameron | Functional Lead for Systems Engineering, Leonardo |
Mission
Our mission is to foster partnerships that enhance impact, innovation, and graduate readiness.
Vision
Our vision is to be a trusted advisor shaping impactful education, research, and engagement through strong external links.
Strategic Goals
Our goals are to align education and research with industry needs, foster partnerships, support students, drive innovation, and promote lifelong learning.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, want to learn more about our work, or are interested in joining the BIG Board, please get in touch. You can contact BIG Board Chair, Dr Daniela Castro-Camilo, at maths-stats-big@glasgow.ac.uk