Pauline Murray has been appointed as the next programme director of the Digital Dairy Chain, which is led by SRUC from its Barony campus near Dumfries. Pauline, who starts her new role next week, has worked as innovation broker project manager within the Digital Dairy Chain for the past three years, supporting industry-led innovation projects from initial concept through to delivery and impact case studies. She brings over 20 years of experience in project and programme management, with a strong background in delivering research, health, and manufacturing projects within the higher education sector. Principal and chief executive of SRUC, Professor Wayne Powell said: “I am delighted we have been able to appoint Pauline to provide the leadership and strategic vision for the Digital Dairy Chain. “This project drives innovation at its core, fostering entrepreneurship, creating new market opportunities, enhancing workforce skills, and laying the groundwork for more productive regions.