Alan is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland and was in professional practice for over 30 years, latterly with international firm, KPMG. From 1994-99 he was Managing Partner of the firm’s Aberdeen office. Alan has considerable experience of working with and advising commercial organisations, mainly in North-east Scotland. He is Vice Chairman Aberdeen Harbour Board and Chairman of its Audit Committee, Honorary Treasurer of Voluntary Service Aberdeen and is involved with a number of other business and charitable organisations.