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James Macdonald
Corporate Secretary at
MACFARLANE GROUP PLC
Net worth: 25 096 $ as of 30/06/2026
Profile
James Rufus Macdonald is Vice Chairman at Scottish Power Ltd. since 2022, Chairman at Scottish Investment Bank Ltd. starting 2025, Non-Executive Director at National Physical Laboratory Ltd., NPL Management Ltd., Allt Dearg Educational Trust, and Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult since 2013.
Holds the position of Director at One Packaging Ltd. since 2021, Vice President at The Institution of Engineering & Technology since 2012, Secretary at Macfarlane Group Plc since 2021, Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, President of the Conference of European Schools For Advanced Engineering Education, and President of the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Former roles include Chairman-Electrical Power Systems at Rolls-Royce Corp., Chairman at Glasgow Science Centre Ltd., Director at Scottish Enterprise (Scotland), Independent Non-Executive Director at Scottish Power UK Plc, Non-Executive Director at Glasgow Science Centre Charitable Trust, and Senior Independent Director at The Weir Group Plc from 2015 to 2024.
Education includes undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate degrees from the University of Strathclyde, all conferred in 1990.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MACFARLANE GROUP PLC 0.02% | 02/03/2026 | 29,966 ( 0.02% ) | 25 096 $ | 30/06/2026 |
James Macdonald active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| MACFARLANE GROUP PLC | Corporate Secretary | 01/01/2021 |
National Physical Laboratory Ltd.
 National Physical Laboratory Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a research institute for developing and applying the measurement standards, science and technology | Director/Board Member | - |
Scottish Investment Bank Ltd.
 Scottish Investment Bank Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Scottish Investment Bank Ltd invests in companies located in the Europe primarily in Scotland. The firm focuses on broad range of sectors and industries. It Provides capital for early growth and buyout stage capital requirements . It is also acts as a lead investor. | Chairman | 01/01/2025 |
Royal Academy of Engineering
 Royal Academy of Engineering Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | President | - |
One Packaging Ltd.
 One Packaging Ltd. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Supplies packaging materials and solutions | Director/Board Member | 25/03/2021 |
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
 The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership organization | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
NPL Management Ltd.
 NPL Management Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in measurement science research and develops metrology instruments | Director/Board Member | - |
Conference of European Schools For Advanced Engineering Educat | President | - |
Scottish Power Ltd.
 Scottish Power Ltd. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Engages in production, distribution, building and installing wind farms | Director/Board Member | 10/12/2015 |
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Training of James Macdonald
Experiences
Positions held
Active
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
80
1st degree connections
19
1st degree companies
Male
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 19 |
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Scottish Power Ltd.
Scottish Power Ltd. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Engages in production, distribution, building and installing wind farms | Utilities |
The Institution of Engineering & Technology | |
Scottish Enterprise (Scotland)
 Scottish Enterprise (Scotland) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates economic development agencies | Commercial Services |
The Weir Group Plc
 The Weir Group Plc Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures pumps and delivers specialist engineering solutions | Producer Manufacturing |
Macfarlane Group Plc
 Macfarlane Group Plc Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Designs, manufactures and distributes protective packaging products | Producer Manufacturing |
Rolls-Royce Corp.
 Rolls-Royce Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures defense and civil engines | Electronic Technology |
Royal Academy of Engineering
Royal Academy of Engineering Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Strathclyde
 University of Strathclyde Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Scottish Power UK Plc
 Scottish Power UK Plc MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Functions as an investment holding company | Miscellaneous |
Scottish Investment Bank Ltd.
Scottish Investment Bank Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Scottish Investment Bank Ltd invests in companies located in the Europe primarily in Scotland. The firm focuses on broad range of sectors and industries. It Provides capital for early growth and buyout stage capital requirements . It is also acts as a lead investor. | Finance |
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership organization | Commercial Services |
National Physical Laboratory Ltd.
National Physical Laboratory Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a research institute for developing and applying the measurement standards, science and technology | Commercial Services |
Glasgow Science Centre Charitable Trust
 Glasgow Science Centre Charitable Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as a charity which provides educational support services | Miscellaneous |
NPL Management Ltd.
NPL Management Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in measurement science research and develops metrology instruments | Commercial Services |
Glasgow Science Centre Ltd.
 Glasgow Science Centre Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in developing awareness of science and technology | Commercial Services |
Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
 Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Engages in offshore wind, wave and tidal energy development operations | Utilities |
One Packaging Ltd.
One Packaging Ltd. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Supplies packaging materials and solutions | Process Industries |
Allt Dearg Educational Trust | |
Conference of European Schools For Advanced Engineering Educat |
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