MacRoberts partner and Watsonian appointed chairman of alma mater’s Governing Council

Roddy Maclennan, a Watsonian and a banking and finance partner at MacRoberts, has been appointed chairman of the Governing Council of George Watson’s College.

Mr Maclennan specialises in structured and property finance and is frequently involved in the formation, monitoring and review of policy and strategy. His legal and commercial knowledge and experience will be invaluable in assisting George Watsons College to fulfil its objectives and aspirations.

The Governing Council works with the school’s management team to develop the high quality all-round education associated with George Watson’s College. The Governors are actively involved in the life of the school, attending performances, shadowing staff and pupils, and taking part in some of the many extra-curricular and outdoor activities that take place throughout the school year.

Melvyn Roffe, principal of George Watson’s College, said: “I am looking forward to working with Roddy in the coming years as we write the next chapters of the long success story that is George Watson’s College. I know that Roddy’s commitment to the school as a former pupil and his professional skills and experience will be of huge benefit to our community.”

Formerly, Mr Maclennan was an external examiner at the University of Edinburgh and a court member and trustee of Edinburgh Napier University.