Forth Green Freeport (FGF) CEO Sarah Murray has joined the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Governing Council to support the Chamber’s continual delivery of its 10-year strategy – A Decade of Impact.
Sarah brings a wealth of previous career experience to the Chamber and, in her current role as the CEO of FGF, she leads the delivery of FGF’s ambitious green growth strategy to re-industrialise Scotland, bringing economic and net zero benefits for the country as a whole and the local communities of the FGF.
Commenting on her appointment to the Council, Sarah Murray said: “I am excited to be joining the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Council at an important time for the City. With my previous experience, and indeed in my current role as CEO of the Forth Green Freeport, my skills will complement the strong Council membership in place. I am grateful to the Chamber for appointing me and I look forward to supporting the team to deliver their strategy.”
Pamela Smyth, President of Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, added: “On behalf of the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, I’m pleased to welcome Sarah to our Governing Council. Sarah brings a wealth of experience to the Chamber and in her role as CEO of the Forth Green Freeport, helps play a crucial role in driving forward both Edinburgh, and Scotland’s, ambitious growth plans. We look forward to working with Sarah as we continue to deliver on our 10-year strategy – A Decade of Impact.”
Sarah was previously the Director of Local London, a sub-regional economic growth partnership of nine London boroughs and also held the role of Head of Regulation for the City of London Corporation. Sarah has also spent 16 years working in Brussels in various senior roles, including leading the East of England Brussels Office, Lancashire Brussels Office and as Deputy Director at the Channel Islands Brussels Office.
The Forth Green Freeport officially “opened for business” on 12 June 2024 following approval from the Scottish and UK Governments of its Outline Business Case and the designation of its three tax sites, located in Grangemouth, Rosyth, Mid-Forth (Leith and Burntisland). Focusing on the key target sectors of offshore wind, hydrogen, sustainable fuels, modular manufacturing and logistics, FGF will support the re-industrialisation of Central Scotland and large-scale economic regeneration over the next decade. The consortium is currently awaiting approval of its Final Business Case.