The Board
As set out in Schedule 1 of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012, membership of the Scottish Police Authority consists of up to 15 members (including a Chair) appointed by Scottish Ministers through a public appointments process.
Authority members observe the rules of conduct contained in the Authority's Code of Conduct.
You can find out more about the current SPA Board members from the pages below.
You can also read the Board's priorities and objectives for the period 2020 - 2021 here.
David Crichton
David is the Interim Chair of the Scottish Police Authority. He joined the Authority in June 2018 when he was subsequently appointed as Vice Chair.
Caroline Stuart
Caroline joined the Authority in April 2017. She is an experienced business advisor with a technology background.
Martyn Evans
Martyn joined the Authority in June 2018. He has wide-ranging executive and non-executive experience in the voluntary and public sectors.
Mary Pitcaithly
Mary joined the Authority in 2018. She has a legal background and experience of strategic leadership of a large, complex organisation.
Tom Halpin QPM
Tom joined the Authority in March 2018. He is a former Chief Executive of SACRO and a Deputy Chief Constable.
Jane Ryder OBE
Jane joined the Authority in April 2018. She is a qualified solicitor with extensive experience as a Chief Executive and Board Member.
Robert Hayes
Robert joined the Authority in June 2017. He has a portfolio of Non-Executive Director & Strategic Advisory roles, supporting organisations through complex change programmes.
Michelle Miller
Michelle joined the Authority in June 2018. She has extensive experience of both managing services and scrutinising performance and quality.
Grant Macrae
Grant Macrae joined the Authority in April 2017 and brings strong practical experience in public sector accounting, accountability, audit and risk.
Elaine Wilkinson
Elaine joined the Authority in May 2015. She is a management accountant and was policy lead for the Northern Ireland Organised Crime Taskforce.
Matt Smith OBE DL
Matt joined the Authority in April 2017. He has considerable governance experience and knowledge of public services in Scotland.