WEST College Scotland is delighted to announce the appointment of former Newsnight Scotland editor, Diarmid O’Hara, as director of communications, policy and planning, with immediate effect.
51 year-old Diarmid joins the college following over 20 years with BBC Scotland, where he held a variety of senior positions, including editor of Newsnight Scotland.
“WCS is a thriving and exciting environment with a student population of around 40,000,” said Diarmid. “As an innovative leader in the FE sector, I am thrilled to be part of the team and look forward to the challenges ahead.”
Principal of WCS, Audrey Cumberford, commented: “We are very pleased to have someone of Diarmid’s calibre join our senior management team. As one of the most experienced broadcast journalists in Scotland, I am sure his enthusiasm and expertise will help us achieve our vision going forward.”
For more information, contact Diarmid O’Hara directly on 0141 581 2318 or email diarmid.ohara@wcs.ac.uk
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