Andy Paterson

Andy Paterson is the Policy Officer for Social Enterprise Scotland, engaging with local, Scottish and UK governments on behalf of members. He co-produced the organisation’s latest manifesto, “Building Wealth, Building Community,” and contributed to the Wellbeing Alliance Scotland’s manifesto. With a background in politics, Andy has specific interests in equality, poverty, renewable energy and economic policy. He previously worked with campaigner Peter Krykant on drug reform advocacy and with Universities UK on their drugs harm reduction strategy. Outside of work, he has a keen interest in news, current affairs and Scottish football as a Hibernian supporter.