New Scottish Veterans Commissioner Announced (And She’s an AOW Member!)

The new Scottish Veterans Commissioner has been announced and we are extremely proud to say she is an AOW member!

Lieutenant Commander (retired) Susie Hamilton brings a wealth of experience from her service in the Royal Navy and third sector work supporting #veterans.

Born and educated in Edinburgh, Susie served in the WRNS and the Royal Navy as an officer in the Marine Engineering Branch. She undertook a number of shore and sea appointments which included operational service in the Adriatic and the Gulf. On retiring from the Royal Navy as a Lieutenant Commander she worked for a short period in industry, followed by volunteering work with Scottish Veterans Residences. She then joined the senior management team of SVR as the Head of External Relations, responsible for Fundraising, Marketing and Communications. In her 14 successful years at SVR, Susie has met with a great many veterans and gained an extensive understanding of the range of issues that veterans and their families can encounter. She has worked with organisations and individuals across Scotland who share her commitment in championing and supporting those who have served in the Armed Forces.

She will take up post in August 2022.

MANY CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST OF LUCK SUSIE!!

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