Our Board of Trustees

Pamela Scott was the first Trustee recruited using the Big Hearts Supporters network. Pamela brings with her leadership and strategic thinking expertise acquired in the private sector and became Chair in late 2022.

Mariel Kaney recently joined the Board in December 2020. Aside form her daily job as solicitor, Mariel was the Captain of the Hearts Women until she retired in 2023.

John Hume joined the Big Hearts’ Board of Trustees in December 2020 and is an experience Chartered Accountant.

Andrew McKinlay has been the Chief Executive at Heart of Midlothian FC since August 2020. Andrew became a Big Hearts Trustee in February 2021.

Graham Robertson joined the Big Hearts’ Board of Trustees in 2023. Graham has over 12 years’ experience of working in the Charity Sector and began his working life as professional footballer.

James Jopling joined the Big Hearts’ Board of Trustees in 2023. James has nearly 30 years’ experience of working in charities in Scotland and the UK.