Stephen is CEO and Executive Chair of Crieff Hydro, Scotland’s oldest registered trading company. He is a long-time advocate for Scotland’s wider tourism industry.
He is currently Chair of the Scottish Tourism Alliance, President of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, a committee member for UK Hospitality and Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross.
He intends to step down from his roles with the Scottish Tourism Alliance and Scottish Chamber of Commerce in the coming year.
Fiona Campbell, CEO of Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers said:
“We are absolutely delighted with the appointment of Stephen Leckie as the new Chair of VisitScotland. With a lifetime of experience in Scotland’s tourism sector, spanning from self-catering to hotels and visitor attractions, Stephen brings invaluable leadership to the organisation and the wider tourism sector. His proactive approach and deep understanding of the industry perfectly align with the objectives of the ASSC. We eagerly anticipate collaborating with VisitScotland under Stephen’s guidance, seizing new opportunities to enhance Scotland’s tourism sector. His expertise will be instrumental as we tackle current challenges and work towards solidifying Scotland’s position as a premier destination. Together, we are committed to fostering a thriving and sustainable future for tourism in Scotland.”