David Wallace, Chief Executive

As our Chief Executive, David is leading one of Scotland’s most significant new public services since devolution. He is accountable to the Scottish Ministers who are responsible to the Scottish Parliament for our work. He leads the Executive Team and Executive Advisory Body, who support him in his responsibilities.

David has extensive experience in leading the delivery of public services in Scotland. He has held service delivery leadership roles as Chief Executive of Disclosure Scotland, Chief Executive of Student Awards Agency Scotland and Deputy Chief Executive of Accountant in Bankruptcy. These roles follow a long career in the Scottish Government in various policy posts, including a delivery role with the then Criminal Injuries Compensation Board.