IoD Scotland Winter Lunch
Showcasing the very best of winter produce, this exclusive gathering offers the perfect opportunity to reconnect with fellow professionals, expand your network and enjoy a relaxed afternoon in outstanding surroundings.
Joining us as special guest speaker we have Sarah Boyd, Chief Executive, Lothian Group. Drawing on her extensive leadership experience, Sarah will explore the strategic challenges and opportunities involved in delivering a sustainable, high-performing public transport service for Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Guests will be welcomed with a Lunan Gin & Tonic or a fruity cocktail on arrival, followed by an exclusive and delicious three-course lunch and half a bottle of wine per person.
Tea and coffee will be served after lunch, providing the perfect opportunity to continue conversations and strengthen connections with fellow attendees.
Dress code: Business Casual
Speakers
Sarah Boyd
Sarah Boyd, Chief Executive, Lothian
As Chief Executive, Sarah Boyd leads the organisation working closely with the company’s senior team to deliver strategy, direction and leadership. Enthused by public transport and with over 20 years in the bus industry, Sarah joined Lothian in 2013 as Head of Operations, later taking on the roles of Operations Director then Managing Director. Following the decision to integrate Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams, Sarah was appointed Chief Executive for the Lothian Group in 2025.
Sarah believes that people are at the heart of transport and it is under her leadership that Lothian strive to deliver a world-class, sustainable public transport service for Edinburgh and the Lothians.
She is passionate about the role that buses and trams play within the communities they serve and is proud to lead a diverse, inclusive and progressive people led culture that is at the forefront of evolving technologies and practices.
Previously 2-times Scottish Chair of the Confederation of Passenger Transport, Sarah is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport.
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