Blair Jenkins
Chief Executive Officer (Yes Scotland), Yes Scotland · United Kingdom
Blair Jenkins is the CEO of Yes Scotland. Jenkins is based in the United Kingdom. Jenkins was born in 1957 and educated at Elgin Academy and University of Edinburgh.
Scottish journalist and broadcaster who served as chief executive of Yes Scotland during the 2014 Scottish independence referendum campaign. Previously held senior positions as Director of Broadcasting at STV and Head of News and Current Affairs at both STV and BBC Scotland. Received an OBE in 2010 for services to broadcasting.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Yes Scotland's handling of financial accounts and allegations surrounding missing funds. Blair Jenkins, as chief of the organization, has been at the center of reporting about the campaign's response to a £1.5 million discrepancy, with legal representatives issuing statements denying that former SNP leader Peter Murrell had access to Yes Scotland cash. The organization has handed its accounts to police following complaints related to the alleged missing funds.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- 1957
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Education
- Elgin Academy, University of Edinburgh
- Awards
- Member of the Order of the British Empire, Officer of the Order of the British Empire
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Blair Jenkins: FAQ
- Who is Blair Jenkins?
- Blair Jenkins is the Chief Executive Officer (Yes Scotland) of Yes Scotland, based in United Kingdom.
- What company does Blair Jenkins lead?
- Blair Jenkins is CEO of Yes Scotland.
- Where was Blair Jenkins educated?
- Blair Jenkins studied at Elgin Academy, University of Edinburgh.