Leask appointed as new Trust chairman

Robert Leask was elected as chairman of Shetland Charitable Trust at a meeting this morning (Thursday).

The former vice-chairman was the only nomination for the role. Mr Leask thanked the trustees for their support in electing him to the position.

Mr Leask said: "Thanks very much for appointing me to the chair.

"I'm very grateful for the support of the trustees for that and hopefully I can continue in the same vein as the previous chair left the Trust in."

Following his appointment, Ryan Stevenson was elected as vice-chairman.

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