Leadership team
Chief Executive
Colin Campbell
Chief Executive
Based in Aberdeen
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)
Colin is Chief Executive of the James Hutton Institute and is responsible for leading the organisation and its staff in delivering the Corporate Plan. He has been in post since Feb 2016. Prior to this he was Interim CEO from September 2015 and before that was Director of Science Excellence responsible for the strategic development of the excellence of the institute’s scientists, facilities and resources. He has 28 years of research experience in soil microbiology/soil science applied to agri-environment issues. His expertise lies in fundamental and applied studies on the effects of pollutants on soil microorganisms and soil health and in understanding how microbial diversity contributes to ecosystem functioning. Colin was also Director of the Institute’s Post-Graduate School which has over 120 registered students, registered at 30 different universities from around the world.
Senior Management Team
Deborah Roberts
Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Science
Based in Aberdeen
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)
Professor Deborah Roberts is Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director of Science. She holds an Honorary Chair in the Business School, University of Aberdeen.
Her research experience spans agricultural economics and regional science and she has undertaken work for a wide range of funding bodies including the European Commission, DEFRA, ESRC, the Scottish Government, Forestry Commission, Scottish Natural Heritage and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
Alasdair Cox
Director of Operations
Based in Aberdeen
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)
As Director of Operations Alasdair is responsible for the delivery of the Institute’s Communications, Estate, Human Resources and IT functions, as well as the development of the Project Management Office and providing operational support to James Hutton Limited.
He has over 20 years experience gained in the agricultural and food sectors where he managed multi-functional teams in a very competitive retail environment and latterly in a publicly funded research, education and consultancy organisation.
