Doak will lead the mineral product sectors engagement and representation across Scotland in his new role.
MPA Scotland is an affiliate of the wider Mineral Products Association, and represents thirteen independent SME quarrying companies, as well as five major and global companies. Collectively, these businesses employ over 3,000 people across Scotland.
Doak has worked in the planning, estates and development functions of the minerals sector for over 30 years and is a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute, a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and a fellow of the Institute of Quarrying.
MPA Scotland chairman Ian Waddell commented on Doak's appointment: “He brings a wealth of experience that will enable him to support our member companies and represent the interests of the mineral products industry in Scotland. Our sector provides essential mineral resources and products that underpin Scottish Government policies around economic recovery alongside the transition to net-zero emissions.”
MPA chief executive Nigel Jackson said that Doak is joining the MPA team at an exciting time, with the COP26 UN climate change conference being held in Glasgow later this year (31 October to 12 November) and a growing focus on the need to transition towards net zero while at the same time supporting sustainable economic growth.
"The mineral products industry in Scotland will play an important role supporting the delivery of both of these ambitions," Jackson added. "Alan’s appointment will raise the profile of the industry in Scotland and strengthen the bond between MPA Scotland and MPA as both step up representational activity as the economy grows.”
Alan Doak commented: “I have been part of this exciting industry for the majority of my professional career, and am looking forward to contributing to the important work that MPA Scotland does. The mineral products industry plays a vital role supporting the wider economy in Scotland, and it is important that our sector is both understood and supported so this significant contribution can be maintained.”
