Chair of the board
Mhairi Wylie
Mhairi Wylie
Mhairi took up office as Chair on 31 January 2026. She graduated from Aberdeen University in 2004 and has since been actively involved and employed in the Third Sector in various roles and activities.
About
After graduating from Aberdeen University in 2004, Mhairi has worked for more than two decades across various roles in the Third Sector, while holding voluntary and paid roles within the Public Sector.
From 2012, serving as the founding Chief Officer for the Highland Third Sector Interface, Mhairi lead on Third Sector advocacy and strategic collaborations across sectors within the region until stepping down in 2026.
Previous roles include serving as Manager of Ross and Cromarty Citizens Advice Bureau and earlier work supporting migrant workers included opportunities for collaboration with the former Highland and Islands Fire and Rescue Service.
As a volunteer for multiple decades roles have spanned governance in women’s aid, justice and community recovery, as well as the Commonwealth Games and befriending.
In addition to holding a public appointment as a member of the SFRS Board since 2018, Mhairi has also served previously as a publicly appointed member of the Children’s Panel.
To contact the Board about a specific issue, please email sfrs.boardsupport@firescotland.gov.uk
Committees
- People Committee (Chair)
- Audit and Risk Assurance Committee
- Remunerations, Appointments and Nominations Sub-Committee (Chair)
- Integrated Governance Forum
Register of interests
Information on the exact nature of the requirement under each category can be found in the Code of Conduct for Board Members of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
Remuneration
- Chief Officer, Highland Third Sector Interface
Related Undertakings
- None
Contracts
- None
Houses, Land and Buildings
- None
Shares and Securities
- None
Non-Financial Interests
- Work closely as a colleague in Community Planning with SFRS
- Board Member, SACRO
- Kings Award for Voluntary Service
Other Interests
- None