Yes Scotland today announced the appointment of Colin Pyle as Head of Development to the campaign for a Yes vote in the 2014 independence referendum.
Mr Pyle will take up his new position on Monday following a successful year-long role as senior special adviser to First Minister Alex Salmond.
A major part of Mr Pyle’s new role will be to develop and communicate the economic case for independence, working closely with the business community and other key stakeholders.
He said today:- ‘I am delighted to be taking up this position with Yes Scotland as we enter an extremely exciting and vitally important period in Scotland’s future. I have greatly enjoyed my time working for The Scottish Government and the First Minister and now I am looking forward with great enthusiasm to the challenge that lies ahead.’
Mr Pyle, who was responsible for economics, business strategy and operations while working for Mr Salmond, brings a wealth of experience to the Yes Scotland team.
The former Royal Bank of Scotland executive has developed a huge network of contacts throughout the UK during his career.
Yes Scotland Chief Executive, Blair Jenkins, said:- ‘I am absolutely thrilled to welcome Colin to the team. To have been able to attract someone of his calibre, experience and know-how is a tremendous bo
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