Meet Our Advisors

We are proud to introduce the exceptional leaders guiding DataKirk with their expertise, vision, and commitment to driving positive change.

✨ Abel Aboh: An Advisor for AI Governance at the Bank of England, Abel brings nearly 20 years of diverse experience across finance, technology, engineering, airline, and sports sectors. With a proven track record at organisations like Standard Life Aberdeen, EasyJet, HSBC, and London 2012, he served as Chairman for the 2023 Scottish Black Talent Summit & Career Fair.


✨ Manira Ahmad: Chief Officer at Public Health Scotland, Manira specialises in systems leadership and cross-sector collaboration, driving improvements in public health outcomes. She has also served on boards of Glasgow charities and was the Chairperson of the inaugural 2024 Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit & Festival.

✨ Albert King: As Chief Data Officer at NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), Albert leads the data hub for Scotland’s health and social care economy. With over 20 years of expertise in industry and public sector data, he previously served as Chief Data Officer for the Scottish Government. Albert is set to chair the 2025 Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit & Festival.

✨ Linda Scott: is the Director of Business Development at Zühlke Group, driving growth in Scotland and across the UK. She is the former CEO of West Lothian Chamber of Commerce and CMO at CodeClan. With a history of fostering innovation, Linda is our newly appointed Business Advisor, supporting DataKirk’s expansion.

At DataKirk, we are honoured to collaborate with these trailblazers who share our mission of empowering communities and shaping a brighter, inclusive future.

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