The head of the Law Commission of England and Wales, Elaine Lorimer, has today been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Revenue Scotland.
Mrs Lorimer will take charge of the tax authority in March 2016 - which has, to date, collected more than £330 million in taxes to fund vital public services. She replaces Eleanor Emberson, who led the successful formation and launch of Revenue Scotland.
Mrs Lorimer said:
“Revenue Scotland has a crucial role in ensuring the efficient collection of devolved taxes for the benefit of Scotland. I will be joining the organisation at an exciting time as further taxes are expected to be devolved.
I am looking forward to engaging with the Board, staff and stakeholders to make sure that the organisation delivers a system of collection that is effective and is recognised for its strong customer focus."
Chair of Revenue Scotland Keith Nicholson said:
“I am delighted Elaine will be the next Chief Executive of Revenue Scotland. She has an exemplary record of working at Board level in central and local government and brings the perfect blend of skills and experience to lead Revenue Scotland forward in what promises to be an exciting and challenging time.”