John Booth FCIPD

Deputy Chief Executive

VSA (Voluntary Services Aberdeen)

Born and raised in Aberdeen, John graduated from The Robert Gordon University with a BA (Hons) Degree in Public Policy and Management in 1996. Since graduating John has spent his career in the human resources field working in both the Public and Private (oil and gas) sectors before joining the Voluntary Sector through VSA in March 2007.

As HR and Training Director at VSA*, John played an integral role in an extensive program of strategic change and modernization that has resulted in securing the long term financial future of the charity. This was achieved with minimal disruption to the delivery of frontline services provided to the most vulnerable people in our local community. Such changes have not only secured the charity financially, but have also resulted in improved regulatory inspection scores and a series of glowing reports from external bodies (including Investors In People). John’s contribution to the charity was recognized in 2011 when he was awarded the Outstanding HR Director of the Year cHeRies award and at VSA's AGM in October 2011 the Board of Trustees were delighted to announce that John had been promoted to the role of Deputy Chief Executive.

* VSA (Voluntary Services Aberdeen) – North East’s Largest Social Care Charity, employing over 600 staff and 200 volunteers with a turnover of £17m providing the best of care and support to the most vulnerable citizens of Aberdeen.