Board Profiles
President
The President oversees all activity of the Board and represents Triathlon Scotland in the wider community.
Drew took up triathlon in 2005 after a knee injury ended his rugby career and was a founding member of West Lothian Triathlon in 2007. Since 2013 Drew has been a technical official which has given him the opportunity to work at European and World Championships. Despite not competing in a triathlon since 2018 Drew is refusing to concede that he has retired.
He is looking forward to meeting with clubs and members to understand how Triathlon Scotland can better support them.
Drew lives in Uphall, West Lothian and works in the pharmaceutical industry where he works with global teams developing drugs to help patients suffering from respiratory conditions.
E: drewmatheson@triathlonscotland.org
Chair
Allister is responsible for the management of Triathlon Scotland board meetings and representing Triathlon Scotland in the wider community.
Sport and physical activity have been central to Allister’s life, with a passion for triathlon spanning over 35 years since his first sprint event in 1989.
To manage the effects of his ageing bones, he progressed to longer-distance events and remains active in local triathlon clubs, volunteering and exploring multi-sport activities like mountain biking and hill running.
Living in Edinburgh, Allister was a senior NHS manager, working in strategic and operational roles across planning, acute, and community services, including integration authority leadership.
Deeply committed to community development, he is actively involved as a Board member with a youth work organisation and a national HIV/HepC charity in Scotland, reflecting his dedication to making a positive impact.
E: allistershort@triathlonscotland.org
Welfare Director
Ciara’s role covers child protection, health and safety, and general welfare as well as working with both Triathlon Scotland and the British Triathlon Federation to ensure our sport and policies are equitable.
Ciara got involved in triathlon after someone she met on a snowboarding trip mentioned it, and despite being (at the time) not the best of swimmers, she came home from that holiday, joined a club, and the rest of history. Ciara has been the Welfare Officer within her club, as well as VP and President, and volunteers with Triathlon Scotland as a Technical Official.
She joined the board of Triathlon Scotland as the role seemed to be suited to her skill set – Ciara is an experienced social worker as well as involved in the sporting community. Ciara wants to be sure that Triathlon is inclusive, safe, and welcoming to all.
E: welfare@triathlonscotland.org
Events Director
Terrence’s role is responsible for supporting the development of events in Scotland and he works closely with the Events Manager.
He has international experience as a Project Manager specialising in global sporting events.
His experience includes employment with the International Paralympic Committee, numerous Multi-Sport Organising Committees, the Canadian Olympic Committee, an Olympic sponsor, and over five years in the public sector.
Terrence is a committed triathlete, and has represented Canada at the World Age-Group Triathlon Championships.
E: terrenceteixeira@triathlonscotland.org
Finance Director
Jim role sees him working closely with the CEO and Finance Manager to ensure the financial stability of Triathlon Scotland.
He is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor.
Working with the smallest to the largest of firms in the world, Jim has a gained a wide and varied business network in the UK and beyond.
Jim’s triathlon journey has seen him complete Ironman distance triathlons.
E: jimlockhart@triathlonscotland.org
Marketing & Communications Director
A strategic digital leader with over a decade of experience driving marketing, fan engagement, and commercial growth across global sport.
As a Non-Exec Director at Triathlon Scotland since 2022, she brings deep expertise in membership, digital transformation, and audience development.
E: anjiudeshi@triathlonscotland.org
Age Group & Performance Director
Marc role provides strategic leadership and advice to Triathlon Scotland on Age Group development and selection and to the Triathlon Scotland performance pathway.
Marc served as an Engineering Officer in the Royal Air Force for over 24 years.
He now works as a Programme Engineering Manager where is role encompasses the delivery of cutting-edge power electronic systems and managing a diverse product portfolio across multiple environments.
Marc is an avid triathlete, having competed for the GB Age Group Team and he regularly competes in the Scottish National Championship races.
He is also a qualified level 3 triathlon coach.
E: marcpreece@triathlonscotland.org
Commercial Director
The Commercial Director is responsible for providing guidance on moving towards commercial self-sufficiency and will identify opportunities to open up new and sustainable revenue streams.
Richard brings over 30 years of commercial and leadership experience to Triathlon Scotland, with a strong track record in corporate finance, strategic growth, and business transformation. As CEO of H&H Group plc, he has overseen significant expansion and development, combining commercial insight with a people-focused leadership style.
In addition to his executive role, Richard has held several non-executive and advisory positions, including Governor at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School and Director at Cumbria Tourism, where he chairs the Finance and Remuneration Committee.
A committed endurance athlete, Richard has completed multiple Ironman events and represented Great Britain at the 2023 European Middle-Distance Triathlon Championships. He lives in Cumbria with his wife, their two dogs, and three grown-up children.
