02/11/2026
📣SF's Chief Operating Officer Starts Role 📣
Scottish Fencing are delighted to welcome Fiona Keir to the team, taking up the position of Chief Operating Officer with the governing body. Here is what Fiona has said about joining the organisation:
"I am really excited to begin my role at Scottish Fencing, it's been a positive start meeting the staff. I look forward to meeting some of the fencing community at the Scottish Open later this month, good luck to all those competing. I will be working closely with the Board to continue the work that has already started reviewing the governance of the organisation and ensuring we continually communicate our progress.
It is an exciting opportunity to join Scottish Fencing and look forward to engaging with the membership. Do come and say hello at the Scottish Open!"
Sam McLellan, Scottish Fencing Chair, had this to say:
"The Board and I are delighted to welcome Fiona to Scottish Fencing. We were enormously impressed by her breadth of experience across the sporting sector, her values-driven approach to leadership and, above all, her enthusiasm and ambition for Scottish Fencing.
Read more about Fiona starting using the link to the news section on our website below:
https://www.scottish-fencing.com/news/welcome-to-our-new-chief-operating-officer-at-scottish-fencing