Campaign Global Council

Rodney is a member of the Court and the Donations and Investments Committee. He has secured substantial resources for the strategic growth of large, complex, public and private universities, colleges and research organisations in Australia, New Zealand and the United States. He chairs the Global Council for the University's Shaping Futures campaign.

Michael Douglas-Home, 16th Earl of Home, holds an MA in Politics from the University of Edinburgh and is Associate Director at 7IM in Edinburgh, working in investment management. He also helps manage the Douglas & Angus Estates and sits on the board of Scottish Land & Estates. His grandfather, Alec Douglas-Home, served as Prime Minister (1963-1964) and became the first Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University in 1966. 

Neil Duffin is an alumnus of Heriot-Watt University. He was awarded a BSc in Mechanical Engineering in 1979 and is married to a fellow alumna. The Duffins established The Duffin Family Scholarship Fund at Heriot-Watt University in 2022 and are members of the Chancellor's Giving Circle. Neil serves as a Director of the American Friends of Heriot-Watt University.

Professor Dame Heather J. McGregor DBE FRSE is the Provost and Vice Principal of Heriot-Watt University Dubai, and inaugural Chair of the University's Global Council. Previously, Professor McGregor was the Executive Dean of the Edinburgh Business School, having held the post since 2016.

Annemiek Hoogenboom is the co-founder of Novamedia and launched the UK and Deutsche Postcode Lotteries. She chaired the Nice Place Foundation, protecting girls in Kenya from FGM and child marriage, and co-founded Stichting de Boomgaard, supporting charitable initiatives.

Dr Helen Sayles currently serves as Chair of The National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA and is a Trustee for the New England Historical & Genealogical Society. Prior to her retirement in 2012, Dr Sayles was Senior Vice President and Manager of Human Resources and Administration for Liberty Mutual Group. She lives in Massachusetts and was educated at Heriot-Watt University, receiving a BSc in Business.

Datuk Seri Dr Michael K C Yam is a visionary leader of multiple industries whose 40-year career includes contributions to business, education and public service at a global level.

Øyvind B. Kristiansen graduated from Heriot-Watt University in 1989 (B.A. Hons Business Administration) and from City University Business School (MSc in Shipping, Trade and Finance) in 1991.

An experienced engineering manager across engineering, research and technology, Stuart completed a BEng in Mechanical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University between 1997 and 2001.

Dr Martin Mackay is Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Rallybio, with more than 30 years of experience in pharmaceutical and biotechnology research and development.

Dr. Duncan is a health actuary, Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (USA), the Institute of Actuaries (London) and an Adjunct Professor of Actuarial Statistics at the University of California Santa Barbara.