Christopher McShane

Background

About Christopher McShane

Strategic and values-led executive leader with a proven track record of delivering organisational growth, operational excellence, and impactful change across sectors. As Head of Corporate Services at Capella, I play a central role in shaping and delivering our five-year strategy, leading on core functions including operations, fundraising, marketing, governance, compliance, and business transformation. I bring experience in organisational leadership, capital project delivery, and strategic innovation, with recent successes including opening a flagship Edinburgh centre, driving digital transformation across the organisation, and leading our Net Zero journey. I chair our Board’s Quality and Operations Committee and hold organisational responsibility for data protection, cyber security, and strategic governance. With an Executive MBA and a diverse career that spans roles as Managing Director, Regional Manager, and business founder, I offer a broad, grounded perspective on leadership, financial planning, and people development. I thrive in mission-driven environments and am passionate about building inclusive, forward-thinking cultures that unlock both social impact and long-term sustainability.