Rory Mair
Chief Executive, COSLA.

Rory Mair was appointed as Chief Executive of COSLA in April 2002.  This was an important appointment for COSLA following the fundamental review  of its purpose and structures.  Prior to this appointment, Rory had spent five  years as Director of Aviemore Projects for Highlands & Islands Enterprise.   This post was designed to create the circumstances to re-establish  Aviemore as a tourism destination of international quality prior to the  establishment of the forthcoming Cairngorm National Park.

Previous to this, but following local government re-organisation in 1996, Rory spent a short time as Strategic Director for Social Strategy with Fife Council. This post sought to pull together as one cohesive unit the major Council services such as Housing, Social Work, Education and Leisure.
Before local government re-organisation, Rory was appointed Chief Executive of Ross & Cromarty District Council and was, at the time, the  youngest ever Chief Executive in British local government.

Prior to this, Rory spent 10 years in a variety of less senior local government posts.

Family:   
Rory has a partner, a young daughter and three grown-up sons.

Other Interests:
Participation in all sports, particularly cycling, golf and squash.