Ruth MacLeod

Ruth MacLeod is a communications specialist with more than 20 years’ experience working in strategic Public Relations, predominantly in the public sector, she has led on complex corporate communications issues. She has held roles within the police, the local authority sector, the Scottish Government and the fire and rescue service. 

A specialist in crisis communications and change management, Ruth was responsible for delivering the communications function for the newly-formed national Scottish Fire and Rescue Service requiring significant leadership across all aspects of communications. During her time there she delivered the communications response to a number of high-profile incidents including a firefighter fatality, the Clutha Bar helicopter crash and the George Square bin lorry crash. 

She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and a chartered PR practitioner.