Kim Walker appointed as Bowls Scotland Chair

We are delighted to announce that Kim Walker has been appointed as the new Chair of the Bowls Scotland Board of Directors.

Kim is newly retired and previously owned and led a Leadership and Management Development Consultancy working across all sectors of the industry. Prior to that, Kim held senior leadership roles in banking, consultancy, energy and media companies. She also has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Heriot Watt University.

In her spare time, Kim is a lover of sport and fitness in general, passionate about the physical and mental benefits that come from exercise. Since turning 50, Kim has run an incredible six marathons, and is currently training for the 2023 Chicago Marathon.

In her role as Chair, Kim will provide strategic leadership and direction for the Board, taking a shared responsibility for monitoring progress made towards achieving the organisation’s strategy.

Excited about her new role, Kim said: “This is an opportunity to build upon the great work that David Scouller has carried out as Interim Chair.

“I am very much looking forward to working with the CEO and the Board in implementing the new strategy. Bowls is at the heart of Scottish and Commonwealth heritage, and I hope that I can contribute to its ongoing success.”

Speaking on Kim’s appointment, Bowls Scotland Interim Chair, David Scouller, added: “I would like to congratulate Kim on her appointment.

“Her experience in business development and strategic management will be of great benefit to the Board achieving its objectives going forward. I very much look forward to working alongside her.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank my fellow Directors, the CEO and the staff for the support I received during my term as Interim Chair. I look forward to continuing in my role as Director of Governance until 2024.”