Executive Team

The Executive Team is accountable for the sustainable operation of National Museums Scotland. They are responsible for implementing the strategy agreed by of the Board of Trustees.

Dr Chris Breward

Director of National Museums Scotland

Responsible for implementing the policies and objectives agreed by the Board of Trustees for the strategic direction of National Museums Scotland, providing leadership for all colleagues, and ensuring the effective operation of our organisation.

Dr Sam Alberti, FRSE

Director of Collections

Responsible for curatorial departments, research policy and programmes, collections management and conservation. 

Ruth Gill

Director of Public Programmes

Responsible for content development and programming, which includes Exhibitions, Design, Displays, Technical Services and Learning & Programmes. Ruth also leads on the Sustainability Action Plan across the whole the organisation.

Helen Ireland

Director of External Relations

Responsible for Marketing & Communications, Digital Media, Fundraising, National & International Partnerships and Visitor Experience.

Keith Pentland

Director of Finance & Resources

Responsible for the Finance team, the People team, Estates, Facilities Management, Information & Knowledge Management team, ICT team and the Corporate Policy & Performance Department.