Campaign Global Council

Neil Duffin is an alumnus of Heriot-Watt University. He was awarded a BSc in Mechanical Engineering in 1979 and is married to a fellow alumna. The Duffins established The Duffin Family Scholarship Fund at Heriot-Watt University in 2022 and are members of the Chancellor's Giving Circle. Neil serves as a Director of the American Friends of Heriot-Watt University.

Michael Douglas-Home, 16th Earl of Home, holds an MA in Politics from the University of Edinburgh and is Associate Director at 7IM in Edinburgh, working in investment management. He also helps manage the Douglas & Angus Estates and sits on the board of Scottish Land & Estates. His grandfather, Alec Douglas-Home, served as Prime Minister (1963-1964) and became the first Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University in 1966. 

Annemiek Hoogenboom is the co-founder of Novamedia and launched the UK and Deutsche Postcode Lotteries. She chaired the Nice Place Foundation, protecting girls in Kenya from FGM and child marriage, and co-founded Stichting de Boomgaard, supporting charitable initiatives.

Dag has a long history in financial services internationally from banking in the US and Scandinavia, a large global industrial conglomerate, as well as a leading involvement in the VC scene, primarily through Par Equity in the UK.

Dr Patrick Liew is a multiple award-winning entrepreneur, humanitarian and philanthropist.

He graduated with a doctorate degree in education from the University of Southern California. His dissertation revolved around financial intelligence.

Andrew Lloyd joined IGS in 2021 initially as Chief Operating Officer and latterly as Deputy CEO. In January 2024 he was appointed CEO following a successful Series C fundraise. His strategic appointment was made to drive and shape the business’ global operations in readiness for the deployment of its vertical farming technology at GigaFarm scale.

Ms. Helen Sayles currently serves as Chair of The National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA and is a Trustee for the New England Historical & Genealogical Society. Prior to her retirement in 2012, Ms. Sayles was senior vice president and manager of human resources and administration for Liberty Mutual Group. She lives in Massachusetts and was educated at Heriot-Watt University, receiving a BSc in Business.

Melanie Siggs has worked in global strategic roles for both commercial and NGO organisations across the food systems and timber sectors, She has specialised in fisheries and aquaculture over the past 18 years.

Caroline Sykes is a finance professional with extensive experience in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors. She trained as a Chartered Accountant at Price Waterhouse in London and worked at KPMG in Oxford, specializing in Fraud and Tax.

Datuk Seri Dr Michael K C Yam is a visionary leader of multiple industries whose 40-year career includes contributions to business, education and public service at a global level.