Our vision for the future
Professor Roger Halliday
Professor Roger Halliday shares his thoughts on our new business plan and outlines RDS's vision and mission for 2024 to 2025 and beyond.
Our people
Learn more about the different teams within RDS, who leads them and how to get in touch.
Meet the team
We are a small but dedicated team comprising experts in a wide range of disciplines including data, statistics, business management, communications and digital delivery. Together, we’re committed to delivering a world-class service that revolutionises public sector data discovery and access across Scotland.
Insights from the Leadership team
The power of sharing data beyond a pandemic
Professor Roger Halliday
Professor Roger Halliday reflects on lessons learned from the Government pandemic response, and how we can implement good practice to benefit society in the long term.
Laying the foundations for innovation
Hugh Wallace
Innovation can only happen after solid foundations have been built. Hugh Wallace, Chief Information Officer, reflects on Digital Scotland 2023 and developing RDS's digital platforms.
The future of public services: improved and driven by data
Layla Robinson
Chief Partnership & Strategy Officer, Layla Robinson, reflects on the key themes raised at this year's Scotsman Data Conference.
Why public sector data needs to be transformed
Nora Cooke O'Dowd
Programmes and Data Acquisition Director, Nora Cooke O'Dowd, reflects on her talk at Holyrood Connect’s Public Sector Data Summit.
Commercial access to public sector data needs to change
Professor Roger Halliday
Professor Roger Halliday discusses the circumstances under which the commercial sector is allowed access to public sector data.
More about RDS
Working with us
Find out why we think RDS is a great place to work and what opportunities are available.
Our partners
We work with the Scottish Government and Scotland’s leading academic and public bodies.
Our Board
RDS is committed to transparency. Find out more about our structure, our Board of Directors/Trustees and our history.
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