New appointments at the Scottish Event Campus

The Scottish Event Campus (SEC), which is based in Glasgow, has announced the appointment of Ruth Bailey as an independent non-executive director.

The SEC has also confirmed the appointment of Peter Haggarty to the position of director of development and infrastructure. Peter will join from the University of Glasgow where he is currently executive director of estates.

Comprising the OVO Hydro, SEC Armadillo and SEC Centre, the SEC welcomes over two million visitors every year.  The new appointments take place as the SEC begins to shape its plans for growth, aimed at unlocking significant economic and social value, while enhancing Scotland’s ability to attract major global events and artists.

Ruth has over two decades of leadership experience and has delivered major projects across Australia, Asia and UK. Her expertise spans complex design and construction programmes, alongside the project and programme management required to deliver large-scale infrastructure projects successfully. 

She is a fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers, a chartered structural engineer and a leadership fellow with the International Women’s Forum.

Peter holds qualifications in engineering and health-and-safety management, is a fellow, and former chair of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, and a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building.

He will oversee infrastructure, development and the SEC’s facilities and compliance teams. He will also play a pivotal role in driving forward the campus’ future growth plans. Peter will take up his new role in July.

Commenting on the appointments, SEC chief executive Dominic McKay said: "Both Ruth and Peter join us with outstanding track records in managing complex, large-scale projects.

"Ruth’s breadth of experience across infrastructure, commercial strategy and sustainable development will strengthen our thinking as we shape the SEC’s future and deliver real, lasting benefit for Glasgow and Scotland.

“Peter oversaw one of the biggest educational infrastructure projects in Scotland's history which involved the delivery of four state-of-the-art academic buildings. Not only did they transform the University of Glasgow campus, but they have also had a transformational impact on the surrounding neighbourhoods.”

The venue’s most recent financial report recorded £54.4m in turnover (a 30per cent year-on-year increase) alongside operating profits of £4.1m and EBITDA of £7m.

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Pictured: Ruth Bailey