Don MacIntyre biography

 

Don MacIntyre has led an impressive career, with more than 25 years of experience in economic development and a decade of expertise in director/CEO roles. He has an extensive portfolio in delivering multi-year strategies, business planning and ‘turn around’ programmes. 

Prior to joining PFS, Don provided strategic leadership as Interim CEO of newly formed self-regulating body, the UK Cyber Security Council, guiding the team through its “start-up” phase transforming the transitional team to full operational status. 

He built the council from the ground up, securing Charitable status in the first 90 days to include achieving Privy Council for Chartered Status. Don worked collaboratively alongside the Treasury, Cabinet Office and DCMS and supported the government consultation on long term legislation for the cyber security profession.

In his three years as Interim Global Director at Women’s Integrated Sexual Health (WISH), he managed a global team of 15, won over £2300m worth of commercial business and set up a £132 turnover business in 17 countries. Prior to this, he took on the role of Interim Commercial Director / Deputy CEO at OPM Group, a research and consultancy organisation, where he designed and implemented a business development activation plan which saw him build a new team and increase turnover by £1.8m in 12 weeks. 

A strong communicator and collaborator, Don has frequently taken the initiative and produced high-quality outcomes in every role he has filled.