ScotlandIS Appoints Digital Transformation Expert Andrew Weir as New CEO

Quick Summary

ScotlandIS has appointed Andrew Weir as its new Chief Executive Officer to lead the nation's digital technologies industry. Bringing 28 years of experience in digital transformation, Weir will focus on strengthening the technology ecosystem, fostering government collaboration, and supporting a sector that contributes £7.5bn to Scotland's GVA.

How will Andrew Weir lead Scotland's digital technologies industry?

Andrew Weir takes the helm at ScotlandIS with a clear mandate to bridge the gap between private sector innovation and public sector policy. His leadership comes at a pivotal moment as digital transformation and AI become central to the UK's economic agenda. Weir’s strategy involves leveraging his 28 years of experience to showcase Scottish innovation on a global stage while ensuring the local ecosystem remains competitive.

• Strengthening connections between industry, government, and key stakeholders.
• Supporting membership growth across the 3,900 digital technology companies in Scotland.
• Driving AI adoption in alignment with the UK’s national AI agenda.

What results has Andrew Weir delivered in previous roles?

The appointment is backed by a proven track record of high-impact leadership. Most recently at Weir Group, Andrew Weir spearheaded initiatives that delivered millions of pounds in savings by optimizing IT spend. His deep understanding of complex transformation programmes is further supported by 17 years of independent consultancy and senior advisory roles within both the Scottish and UK Governments.

• 28 years of cross-sector experience in logistics, finance, and manufacturing.
• £7.5bn GVA contribution from the sector he now represents.
• 13,000 job opportunities created annually within the Scottish tech landscape.

Speaking on his appointment, Weir said: “It’s a real honour to be joining ScotlandIS, an organisation that plays such a vital role in championing Scotland's technology sector and is so widely respected across industry and government.”

FF NEWS TAKE:

This appointment is a strategic win for Scotland’s digital technologies industry. By selecting a leader with deep roots in both government advisory and corporate transformation, ScotlandIS is positioning itself to influence policy more effectively. As the sector grows 1.5 times faster than the overall economy, Weir’s ability to translate digital transformation into tangible GVA growth will be the ultimate measure of his success in moving the needle for Scottish fintech and tech.