Lothian Veterans Centre appoints new chief executive

There is a new man at the helm of Lothians Veterans Centre, with Ian Stewart appointed chief executive following Bruce Smith’s decision to step down.
Ian Stewart.Ian Stewart.
Ian Stewart.

Ian (59) is also a trustee of the Veterans Community Café in Edinburgh and a director of Support in Mind Scotland, a national mental health charity.

Ian is an author and journalist, and is a former editor of The Scotsman, Scotland on Sunday and The Edinburgh Evening News.

Ian lives in Edinburgh and is married with two children.

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Before turning to the media Ian was a Royal Marine, serving with 40 Commando, 41 Commando and 45 Commando Group.

Speaking about his appointment with Lothian Veterans Centre, Ian said: “I am really looking forward to carrying on the great work being done at the centre and getting to know the flourishing veterans’ community in the Lothians.”