A librarian by trade, Helen has worked in records and information management, IKM, information governance and data protection in public and private sector organisations in Scotland and New Zealand.  Helen was Head of the Knowledge and Information Shared Services branch of the Scottish Government and Chair of the Stats Public Benefit and Privacy Panel, and has a particular interest in the use of AI to facilitate and improve the management of records through their entire lifecycle

Eilidh McLaughlin took up the position of Head of the Digital Citizen Division in Scottish Government in April 2022.  The Division is new within the Digital Directorate and covers the Connecting Scotland programme and the Ethical Digital Nation team.  It also comprises Information Management and Assurance teams, thus considering digital citizenry from an internal and external perspective. This role combines Eilidh’s previous experience in corporate governance, equalities and information management.  The ethos of the Division is to make sure that No One is Left Behind and to ensure that digital work is done in an ethical, inclusive way.

Previously, Eilidh was the Associate Director, Information Security and Governance in mid-January 2020, combining previous information security and information governance teams from separate parts of NHS National Services Scotland.  The team led  on ensuring the integrity of the IT estate and the quality and security of service across critical business systems to stay ahead of threats, internal and external as well as maintaining a strong confidentiality and privacy ethos to all work in NSS.  The team was pivotal in relation to the digital covid response work.

Eilidh was the Associate Director, Corporate Affairs and Compliance, in the Strategy & Governance Directorate at NHS NSS from March 2014 until she moved to Digital and Security.  In her previous role, Eilidh had accountability for the provision of corporate governance services, equality and diversity, internal audit, complaints, information governance and various business support services.

Previously, she practised as a lawyer both in the private sector with Maclay Murray & Spens and then in the public sector, firstly with West Lothian Council, as a member of the property and contracts team, and subsequently as legal adviser at Queen Margaret University in Musselburgh, East Lothian.

Outside of work, Eilidh’s time is very much taken up with her husband and young daughter, though when she can, she enjoys the rugby, a good book and cooking.

Jenny has been with the ICO since 2018. In that time she has worked with a wide range of stakeholders from all sectors in Scotland providing regulatory input and guidance on a national issues and policy proposals. She currently leads the Scottish Affairs team at the ICO.

Prior to joining the ICO Jenny worked at the Carnegie UK Trust on a variety of policy advocacy and research projects including those centred on public service reform and evidence based policy and practice. She has also held a number of third sector roles.

A biologist by training Jenny has spent time in molecular biology research labs and has always had a  love of data.

Her interest is in how data protection can help support the delivery of policy and practice that leads to improvements in people’s lives.

Sarah started her career in digital forensics and malware analysis before moving into various roles in threat intelligence, information security, data privacy, incident response and cyber security programme management in the private sector. She made the jump over to public sector and has worked for COPFS as head of Information Governance and Security Assurance for the last two years. She is passionate about ensuring that all staff are actively engaged in information governance, fostering a culture of shared responsibility and awareness throughout the organisation.

Steph has a diverse background ranging from astrophysics to genomics in academia, film & TV, and the third sector. A leader in, and an advocate for, ethical, inclusive and responsible AI, she was instrumental in the development and delivery of Scotland’s first national AI strategy. Steph strongly believes in the need for a powerful civic voice in the current AI discourse. 

She has previously been a Trustee for the Children’s Parliament and she also sits on multiple boards, advisory groups and steering committees including that for the Centre for Technomoral Futures, the University of Aberdeen Interdisciplinary Institute, and the Digital Economy Skills Group. She is also co-chair of the Advisory Group for the Designing Responsible NLP CDT at the University of Edinburgh. She is also on the Board of Directors for We and AI. Steph is a passionate champion for diversity in science and technology and has participated as a mentor in both the STEM Aspire Programme and the Aurora programme. She also co-founded Diverse AI in 2023  but has now stepped back from that to concentrate on Our AI Collective. 

Steph was recognised as one of the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics and one of the Top 10 Women in Tech in Scotland in 2023, and was named in the 2025 Digital Leaders list of the 100 most influential AI voices in the UK. She was also awarded the 2024 DataIQ Award for Data & AI For Good Champion. 

Khopolo Jamangile is the Records & Information Security Manager  at Perth & Kinross Council, where he leads strategic work across information governance, records management,  cybersecurity, and emerging digital risks. With extensive experience in the public sector, Khopolo plays a key role in ensuring organisational compliance with legislative and regulatory frameworks including the Public Records (Scotland) Act 2011, data protection law, and international information management standards.

Khopolo is particularly interested in the information governance, cyber Security, AI governance, and risk management. He advises senior leadership on the responsible adoption of new technologies, chairs multi‑disciplinary governance groups, and leads the development of practical policy, assurance, and transparency measures to support safe innovation.

Khopolo brings a pragmatic, evidence‑based perspective to complex governance challenges and is a regular contributor to professional discussions on the future of records management, data protection, and information security.

Mark is a seasoned IT leader with over 17 years of experience driving complex technical transformations, integrations, and infrastructure projects across multiple sectors. With a strong track record in aligning technology to strategic business goals, he delivers innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, streamline processes, and support sustainable growth. Passionate about leveraging emerging technologies, Mark combines analytical expertise and a strategic mindset to deliver measurable results for stakeholders.

A librarian by trade, Helen has worked in records and information management, IKM, information governance and data protection in public and private sector organisations in Scotland and New Zealand.  Helen was Head of the Knowledge and Information Shared Services branch of the Scottish Government and Chair of the Stats Public Benefit and Privacy Panel, and has a particular interest in the use of AI to facilitate and improve the management of records through their entire lifecycle