Gavin Donoghue has announced he is to move on from Colleges Scotland in early 2027 to a new role. Gavin has been CEO at Colleges Scotland since June 2025, and previously served as Director of College Employers Scotland from April 2022.
Susan Elston, Regional Chair of North East Scotland College and Interim Chair of the Board of Trustees at Colleges Scotland, said “Gavin has been an exceptional leader for Colleges Scotland. The Board of Trustees would like to thank him for his contribution to leading the advocacy for the college sector nationally, and the progress which has been made in highlighting the importance of vocational and technical education in the public sphere.
“The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday (29 October 2026) to discuss the recruitment process for the role of CEO at Colleges Scotland, and further details will be announced shortly.”
