Fraser Cromar Expand I am a retail store manager within Tesco with over twenty years experience, the last five of which have been based in Leith, As well the day to day running of the supermarket I'm heavily involved in supporting our local community. I represent Tesco on Community Alcohol Partnerships in Edinburgh, working closely with police Scotland and Licensing to deliver support programmes, I represent Tesco in Edinburgh for community initiatives including the budgeting, sourcing and resourcing in the city and Over the last four years I have spent time with Game Changer public and social partnership where I have worked closely with Hibernian FC and Hibernian Community Foundation. Im absolutely delighted to be given the opportunity to develop that work further and join the board of HCF.
David Forsyth Expand David is an award-winning former journalist who has run his own PR company for many years. He has advised many blue chip companies on issues as diverse as product launches to crisis management.
Grahame Cumming Expand Grahame who joined the Board in 2016, has worked for over 30 years with NHS Lothian being involved in the planning of future health service provision, with his current role being the NHS Lothian Innovation Champion. He has been a Hibs supporter far longer than that and along with his wife and two sons is a season ticket holder.
Charles Bennett Expand Charlie joined the Foundation in July 4th, 2016 as Chief Executive Officer responsible for implementing the Foundation Board's strategy. He was previously General Manager of Motherwell Football Club Community Trust
Leeann Dempster Expand Leeann joined the Board Of Hibernian FC as Chief Executive in June 2014, following a successful spell – both in sporting and community terms – as Chief Executive of Motherwell Football Club for six years. Prior to that, Leeann worked is Sales and Marketing in the airline business and as an Accounts Director within a major Media and Advertising agency.
Iain Gray Expand Iain Gray MSP is a senior Scottish politician, lifelong supporter and season ticket holder at Hibernian Football Club. He has significant experience working in the charity sector having spent more than 12 years with Oxfam in Scotland. Elected as MSP for Edinburgh Pentlands in 1999, Iain became MSP for East Lothian in 2007 and has held 4 different Ministerial posts, including Enterprise, Transport and Lifelong Learning. Iain is currently Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance.
Grace Boyle Expand Grace is an Edinburgh lass and lifelong Hibee. From working in our Sponsorship lounges as a teenager, Grace went on to a successful career in the competitive world of the Scottish media counting The Scotsman, Scotland on Sunday, Scot FM, and Radio Forth amongst her former 'clubs'. Whilst owning and managing her own publishing company, and bringing up her Hibs daft son, Grace became a powerful advocate within the Scottish charity sector. offering fundraising support and guidance to The Maggie's centre, Brain Tumour Research and Rotary International she has a strong record of caring for the people of Edinburgh. More recently she studied BA Events Management at Queen Margaret University to add to her BA Honours in Journalism from Edinburgh Napier University.