Meet The Staff

Alan McMillan Chief Executive Officer

Alan is responsible for the strategic direction of Bowls Scotland, working closely with the Board and Senior Management Team at Bowls Scotland.

To contact Alan, please email: info@bowlsscotland.com

Sarah Pryde-Smith Business Operations Manager

Responsible for providing the strategic direction for Development, Sarah leads and manages the Development team. In addition, she oversees the day-to-day operations of the organisation and is responsible for leading and managing the Administration team.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, Sarah has shared responsibility of delivering Bowls Scotland’s Strategy.

To contact Sarah, please email: sarahprydesmith@bowlsscotland.com

Roz Asli Equality, Inclusion & Welfare Manager

Roz leads the development, delivery, and evaluation of Bowls Scotland’s Equality Action Plan.

This will include linking with some of Bowls Scotland’s key stakeholders such as clubs, coaches, and volunteers to understand how equality projects can benefit them.

To contact Roz, please email: rozasli@bowlsscotland.com

Adam Martin Coach & Volunteer Manager

Adam is responsible for the coach and volunteer development objectives within the Bowls Scotland Strategy. Adam's focus is to provide quality opportunities for coaches, leaders and volunteers to develop and in turn increase the quality, quantity and diversity of the Bowls coaching and volunteering network across Scotland.

For support with coaching and volunteering contact Adam via adammartin@bowlsscotland.com

Stuart Bell National Development Officer - NORTH

Stuart is the National Development Officer (NDO) for Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Angus, Dundee, Highland, Moray, Orkney, Perth & Kinross, Shetland and the Western Isles. Stuart is also the strategic lead for the Facilities programme.

As an NDO, Stuart is responsible for working with clubs to develop quality environments that provide increased, quality opportunities for people to participate at all levels. Stuart works with clubs via Try Bowls and BowlsMark, as well as other Bowls Scotland national programmes and projects.

Clubs in the North of Scotland looking for development support can email Stuart via: stuartbell@bowlsscotland.com

Holly Hamilton National Development Officer - WEST

Holly is the National Development Officer (NDO) for Argyll & Bute, Dumfries & Galloway, East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire. Holly is also the strategic lead for the Try Bowls programme.

As an NDO, Holly is responsible for working with clubs to develop quality environments that provide increased, quality opportunities for people to participate at all levels. Holly works with clubs via Try Bowls and BowlsMark, as well as other Bowls Scotland national programmes and projects.

Clubs in the West of Scotland looking for development support can email Holly via: hollyhamilton@bowlsscotland.com

Alan McDonald National Development Officer - EAST

Alan is the National Development Officer (NDO) for City of Edinburgh, Clackmannanshire, East Lothian, Falkirk, Fife, Midlothian, Scottish Borders, Stirling and West Lothian. Alan is also the strategic lead for the BowlsMark programme.

As an NDO, Alan is responsible for working with clubs to develop quality environments that provide increased, quality opportunities for people to participate at all levels. Alan works with clubs via Try Bowls and BowlsMark, as well as other Bowls Scotland national programmes and projects.

Clubs in the East of Scotland looking for development support can email Alan via: alanmcdonald@bowlsscotland.com

Stuart Chesby Disability Development Officer

Stuart is responsible for the delivery of the Bowls Scotland disability development plan which contributes to the strategic outcome area – a diverse and accessible sport. Working with clubs, volunteers, staff and external organisations, Stuart will focus on the provision of quality and accessible environments; increased opportunities for participation and reducing the barriers, whether real or perceived, that exist for players with a disability in the bowling community.

Clubs can contact Stuart via: stuartchesby@bowlsscotland.com

This is a part-time position, meaning Stuart's normal working days are Monday, Wednesday and Friday half day

Kareena Cuthbert Head of High Performance Bowls

Kareena provides leadership and direction to our High Performance programme, working to develop a system that consistently ensures Scottish bowlers can perform with distinction on the world stage.

To contact Kareena, please email: kareenacuthbert@bowlsscotland.com

Lawra Cox Competitions & Events Manager

Responsible for planning, organising and delivering Bowls Scotland’s competitions and events.

Lawra is also Bowls Scotland’s Child Protection Lead Officer.

To contact Lawra, please email: lawracox@bowlsscotland.com

Richard Thomson Competitions and Events Officer

Richard assists the Competition and Events Manager in the planning and delivery of all Bowls Scotland's Competitions and Events. 

To contact Richard, please email: richardthomson@bowlsscotland.com

Kelly Anderson Membership and Business Officer

Kelly is responsible for delivering membership services and business intelligence support across Bowls Scotland.

To contact Kelly, please email: kellyanderson@bowlsscotland.com

Brenda Hanna Administrative & Finance Officer

Brenda provides high quality, efficient and customer focussed administration and operational support as well as finance and budget management.

To contact Brenda, please email: brendahanna@bowlsscotland.com

Ellison Nwaejike Finance Manager

Ellison has overall responsibility for carrying out and/or monitoring all financial activities and processes within the organisation.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, Ellison has shared responsibility of delivering Bowls Scotland’s Strategy.

To contact Ellison, please email: finance@bowlsscotland.com

Georgia Zarebski Marketing Officer (Maternity Cover)

Georgia is responsible for working across the organisation to promote the sport of lawn bowls to new and current audiences through online platforms and the Bowls Scotland website.

For support with Marketing, clubs can contact Georgia on: georgiazarebski@bowlsscotland.com

Darren Weir Communications Officer

Responsible for communicating with players, supporters, staff and directors via online platforms. Darren is in charge of the general running of our Website and Social Media networks, making sure everyone is kept up-to-date with everything that goes on at Bowls Scotland. 

For support with social media and communications, clubs can contact Darren on: darrenweir@bowlsscotland.com