MyHIE

Get a personalised experience with a MyHIE account

Make your life easier with a MyHIE account. It’ll save you time, help you find and organise content based on your needs and interests.

Cta Man
Create a MyHIE account Log in to MyHIE

Find out more about MyHIE

News Item Default

New area manager for Inner Moray Firth area

Published: 19/01/2024

Audrey MacIver will be HIE's new area manager for the Inner Moray Firth area from 26 February.

Audrey MacIver, HIE's new area manager for the Inner Moray Firth area (credit: Alison White)

Audrey MacIver will be HIE's new area manager for the Inner Moray Firth area from 26 February.

A graduate in Agriculture and Economics from the University of Aberdeen, Audrey first joined HIE in 1993 and has held posts in economics, community development, tourism and energy. 

Confirming the appointment, Stuart Black HIE chief executive, said:

“This is a crucial and challenging time for the economy of the Highlands and Islands and Scotland as a whole. The Inner Moray Firth area is a key driver of the wider regional economy and Audrey will lead our efforts to secure benefits from opportunities presented by new and emerging industries as well as the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport.

“I’m delighted to welcome Audrey to the role of area manager. She is one of our most experienced senior managers and is already well connected with people across the commercial, public and voluntary sectors. She brings a thorough and in-depth knowledge of the energy sector along with many years’ experience in strategy, communities and skills.”

Commenting on her new role, Audrey said:

“I am absolutely delighted to be appointed to the post of area manager, leading a highly capable, committed team in progressing so many exciting transformational opportunities across the Inner Moray Firth area.

“I look forward to working more closely with businesses, communities and partners and making sure the area plays a leading role in the transition to net zero.”

Audrey will take over the area manager role from James Gibbs, who will move to a strategic role leading on HIE’s involvement in securing region-wide benefits from the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport designation.

Related Articles

Two new HIE Board members appointed

Kate Forbes, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic, has approved three-year terms as non-executive directors for Allan Clow and Melanie Collett.

Hyundai MoU could benefit Highlands and Islands

The signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Scotland’s enterprise agencies and the world’s largest shipbuilding company could bring economic benefits for the Highlands and Islands.

Update on Cairngorm funicular remedial works

A programme of remedial works to bring Scotland’s only funicular railway back into service at Cairngorm Mountain is entering a new phase during week beginning Monday 15 April.

£30k award for community arts project

The Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands exhibition has been created by communities across the region as part of the Spirit of the Highlands and Islands Project.