Scottish Renewables has appointed Claire Mack, as the new chief executive, to replace Niall Stuart, who announced his intention to step down earlier this year.

Mack is currently director of policy and place at SCDI, and she spent 12 years at Ofcom previously.

Patricia Hawthorn, chairman of Scottish Renewables said: “I am delighted that we have been able to identify such a strong and capable individual to be our next chief executive.