North Ayrshire Ventures Trust Ltd
North Ayrshire Council · 12 February 2025
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NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL 12 February 2025 North Ayrshire Council Title: North Ayrshire Ventures Trust Ltd Purpose: To intimate the resignation of a Director from North Ayrshire Ventures Trust Ltd and approve the appointment of a new Director to the Board of North Ayrshire Ventures Trust Ltd Recommendation: That the Council a) notes the resignation of Derek McCrindle as Director and (b) agrees to approve the appointment of Karen Craib to the Board of North Ayrshire Ventures Trust Ltd 1. Executive Summary 1.1 A co-opted director of North Ayrshire Ventures Trust Ltd, Derek McCrindle, has resigned from the Board with effect from December 2024 following his retirement. At the Board meeting held on 7th November 2024 the Directors agreed to appoint Karen Craib as a co-opted Director to fill the vacancy left by Derek McCrindle subject to the approval of the Council. 1.2 The Articles of Association for NAVT stipulate that for such an appointment to proceed the identity of the proposed Director be approved by the Council. 2. Background 2.1 North Ayrshire Ventures Trust Ltd is a charitable company established by the Council. The directorship of the company comprises two elected Members, two Chief Officers appointed by the Council and a number of co-opted directors approved by both the Board of Directors and the Council. Following the retiral and consequent resignation of Derek McCrindle from the Board, the present Directors are Alan Hill, Louise McLaughlan, Craig Hatton, David Hammond, Billy Kirkwood and Justin Jones. 2.2 At the Board meeting on 7th November 2024, it was proposed that Karen Craib be appointed to the Board of Directors which was agreed by the Board subject to the approval of Council. 2.3 Karen Craib is employed by Scottish Enterprise as a Project Manager in Regional Opportunities Development and has thirty years’ experience working for Scottish Enterprise. During that time, she has worked in various roles across the organisation, including the City Industries Team delivering technology-related projects, the Business Locations Service attracting new inward investment to Glasgow, the Business
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Gateway focusing on female entrepreneurship and the Tourism Team where she delivered a number of projects supporting the growth and ambitions of one of Scotland’s key sectors. Now a Project Manager within the Regional Opportunities Development Team with responsibility for Ayrshire, Ms Craib will bring an external perspective to the charitable work of North Ayrshire Ventures Trust. She is accordingly recommended for appointment to the Board of NAVT. 3. Proposals 3.1 The Council is, therefore, invited to approve the proposed appointment in order that NAVT can comply with its Articles of Association and to authorise the Head of Democratic Services to write to the Board of Directors of NAVT confirming the Council's approval. 4. Implications/Socio-economic Duty Financial 4.1 None arising from this report. Human Resources 4.2 None arising from this report. Legal 4.3 The approval of the Council is required so that the Board of Directors of NAVT can legally comply with their Articles of Association. Equality/Socio-economic 4.4 None arising from this report. Climate Change and Carbon 4.5 None arising from this report. Key Priorities 4.6 None arising from this report. Community Wealth Building 4.7 None arising from this report. 5. Consultation 5.1 There are no consultations required. Aileen Craig Head of Service (Democratic Services)
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For further information please contact Aileen Craig, Head of Services (Democratic Services), on 01294 324125 or acraig@north-ayrshire.gov.uk. Background Papers 0