So, get this, Tom Black is taking over as the big cheese at the Perth & Kinross Countryside Trust come August 1, 2025. He’s stepping into the shoes of Peter Quinn, who’s calling it quits after doing a pretty good job running the show, PKCT spilled the beans on Wednesday, May 1, 2025.
Before landing this gig, Black was doing his thing as a senior community investment manager at SSE plc. There, he was all about saving the planet, helping out communities, and making it rain with funding. Prior to that, he clocked in 10 years as the community funds manager at Foundation Scotland.
In his own words, Black said, “I’m over the moon about snagging the chief executive role at PKCT. I can’t wait to team up with the awesome staff and board to keep the momentum going strong after Peter Quinn’s success. Growing up in Perthshire and being a nature lover, I’m pumped to dive into a role that aligns so perfectly with my interests and values.”
Stephen Woollard, the head honcho at the Trust, gave Black a warm welcome, saying, “We’re stoked to have Tom lead the charge starting in August. He’s got the drive and experience we need, and we’re all jazzed about collaborating with him. Our work in Perth and Kinross has been a hit thanks to our supporters and the small but mighty squad, including Peter Quinn, who’s retiring. Huge shoutout to him. Tom’s taking the reins of a small but mighty charity that’s on the up and up, fulfilling its mission year after year to ‘Get people into the heart of the countryside and the countryside into the hearts of the people.’”
Come August 1, 2025, Black will officially be the big boss.
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