SAVED: PAGE: ACTIVE AREA:

NFU Scotland Appoints New Group Secretary at Thainstone

NFU Scotland has appointed Stephen Hepburn as its new Senior Group Secretary and Senior Agent based at the busy NFU Mutual Thainstone Agency, Inverurie.  

He takes over from Duncan Low who retired after 38 years in June.   

Mr Hepburn has over 30 years of experience of working within the financial sector in the North East for Clydesdale Bank.  He held a variety of prominent roles and was latterly Regional Head of Customer Banking leading a large team of staff looking after Commercial, Private and Retail banking clients across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire.

He is a Member of the Chartered Banker Institute of Scotland and has recently completed his term on the Policy Council of Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce. He is particularly skilled and experienced in business relationship management, risk mitigation and financial services.

Commenting on his appointment, Stephen said: “I’m delighted to have the opportunity to represent the NFU Scotland and NFU Mutual brands in my home patch at what is both a challenging and exciting time for rural businesses.

“With a family background in agriculture, this combined role allows me to bring this, along with everything I’ve learned from my career in financial services, together in one place.”

Andrew Connon, NFU Scotland North East Regional Chair welcomed Stephen and said: “I’m looking forward to working with Stephen as he develops the business at Thainstone.  He will be a great asset to both NFUS and NFUM.”

Sentiments echoed by Lorna Paterson, North East Regional Manager who added: “I’m excited about working with Stephen to help support Buchan and Central Aberdeenshire Branch activities and also with policy matters relating to member queries.”

Ends

Contact Diana McGowan on 07920 018619

Author: Diana McGowan

Date Published:

News Article No.: 122/20


< Article List

Close

Report Abusive Comment

Comment Content:

Why it offends me (optional):



Have Your Say

No-one has commented on this article yet. Be the first to have your say...

New Comment

Share

Total Pages:
Total Results:
Page Start:
Page Result #:

About The Author

Diana McGowan

Diana joined NFU Scotland in October 2019 bringing with her over 20 years work experience in communication roles in tourism, events and forestry in both private and public sectors. She is now a key member of the Communications team and is Editor of the Union’s flagship Scottish Farming Leader magazine.

Quick Contact

 
 
Which Region do you live in?  
Are you a member of NFU Scotland?  
 
 

This form collects and sends the information supplied to NFU Scotland. You can read our privacy policy for full details on how we protect and manage your data.
  I consent to having NFU Scotland collect the above details.

Registred Address

NFU Scotland
Head Office
Rural Centre - West Mains
Ingliston, Midlothian
EH28 8LT

Place of registration: Scotland

Company Registration Number: SC214564

Tel: 0131 472 4000
Email: info@nfus.org.uk

NFU Mutual Logo

Get the App

NFUS App QR Code

©NFU Scotland • All Rights Reserved • Web design by Big Red DigitalLog in

Close

Contact Us

 

 

 

No Robots:

This form collects and sends the information supplied to NFU Scotland. You can read our privacy policy for full details on how we protect and manage your data.
  I consent to having NFU Scotland collect the above details.