Sean Austin

Board member

Appointed 2 July 2021

"Hello, I’m Sean and I am a Board member here at Children's Hearings Scotland. I also chair the Audit & Risk Committee.

I have significant leadership and governance experience gained from senior executive and non-executive roles in the private sector including Managing Director of shortbread and chutney manufacturer, Paterson Arran and Chairman of Border Biscuits.

I was Chair of Governors at a large primary school and I set up a children's football club which provides fun, every week, for over 500 children of all abilities. And, prior to joining the CHS Board, I was a Chairing Panel Member in Stirling for 6 years, where I saw at first-hand what a difference the right support, at the right time, can make to infants, children and young people, and their families.

Every child in Scotland should grow up happy, healthy, safe and, above all, loved! CHS has a huge and important role in making this ambition a reality, and I will strive to use my experience and expertise to support the whole CHS Team and Panel Members to play their part in making this happen."

Please click on this link to view Sean’s Register of Interests.