The Fair Work Convention have appointed Chris Westcott as its new Co-Chair, alongside its existing Co-Chair, Professor Patricia Findlay. Chris will take up the role replacing Mary Alexander who stood down from the Convention following her retirement.
Chris Westcott is Colleague Experience Director for Johnson Matthey, a global leader in sustainable technology solutions. He is an active member of the Senior Scottish Employee Relations Network within the Charted Institute of Personal Development Scotland and has a strong HR and Employee Relations background.
Chris joined the Fair Work Convention in 2021 and has used his networks to promote and champion Fair Work to other business leaders across a range of industries.
Chris Westcott said:
I am delighted to be appointed as Co-Chair of the Fair Work Convention. Having served as a member of the Convention for the past four years I strongly believe that the Fair Work agenda is one that can truly benefit both employees and the businesses in which they operate. I look forward to getting started and further promoting fair work across Scotland.
Professor Patricia Findlay, Co-Chair of the Fair Work Convention, said:
“I would like to welcome Chris Westcott as our new Co-Chair. Chris has been committed to the work of the Convention since joining four years ago and will bring invaluable expertise, experience and strong business connections to this new role. I look forward to working more closely with Chris on progressing fair work in Scotland’s workplaces.”
Richard Lochhead, Minister for Business and Employment added:
“As Minister for Business and Employment I recognise the progress the Fair Work Convention has made in promoting Fair Work across Scotland and value the advice and support it continues to give Scottish Ministers.
I welcome Chris Westcott to his role as Co-Chair and look forward to working alongside the Convention to help deliver Scotland’s Fair Work agenda.”