Angiolina is a highly respected public servant whose career has spanned local government, national government and the third sector. Her senior roles have covered both strategic and operational leadership and have included, amongst others, Director of Strategy with the Scottish Government and Chief Executive positions in Scotland’s NHS.

She is a former Chair of Public Health Scotland, where she championed the role of the arts in health and wellbeing. She remains passionately committed to improving our country’s health inequalities.

In addition to her role with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra she is a Trustee with Playlist for Life and a Non-Executive Director with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

In 2011, Angiolina was awarded a CBE for her contribution to public service.

September 2025