Stuart Black
Stuart is HIE's Chief Executive
View the profiles and professional biographies of our senior leadership team.
Stuart is HIE's Chief Executive
Sandra is our Director of Corporate Services
Rachel is our Director of Enterprise and Community Support
Martin is our Director of Strategy and Regional Economy
Karen is our Director of Human Resources
David is our Director of Strategic Projects
Joanna is our Director of Area Operations.
As part of our Code of Conduct for Board members and our senior leadership team, we publish a register of interests. The most up to date is available below.
Leadership team personal register of interests - updated October 2025
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