Fiona Logan will be taking up a senior position with international people development company Insights.

Having been at the helm of the Park Authority since 2008, she believes she is leaving the organisation in an extremely strong position to build upon a number of significant successes.

She said: “It’s been a privilege to have played a part in the protection, development and promotion of one of the world’s most beautiful and important landscapes, but after six tremendously enjoyable years, the time is right to move on.

“The authority’s entire team deserves huge credit for the progress it has made in balancing the economic, tourism and environmental agendas within the National Park and I am very proud of our people’s achievements.

“From the ranger service and the community teams to the planning department and the land management teams, they have shown how forward-thinking and effective a modern National Park Authority can be.” Under Fiona’s watchful eye in the past six years the Park Authority has restructured its strategy on the three outcomes of conservation, visitor Experience and rural development and received a significant uplift in capital investment from the Scottish Government to support the National Park Partnership Plan.

She is also credited with transforming east Loch Lomond by introducing byelaws and better camping provision, and worked in partnership with Police Scotland on the joint initiative to make the National Park a safer place to visit.

An action plan for nature in the National Park and an innovative approach to working with communities on the planning consultation for ‘LIVE Park’ — the next Local Development Plan for the National Park have all been started under Fiona’s guidance.

Noted for embracing an ‘open for business’ and commercial approach to delivering public services she most recently announced “Your Park”, a major consultation on proposals to improve the experience of the park for visitors, developing a joined-up approach to camping provision, environmental protection and reducing irresponsible behaviour.

Linda McKay, convener of the National Park Authority, said: “Over the past six years, Fiona has provided superb leadership, often during challenging times. On behalf of everyone at the Authority, I’d like to thank her for the energy, passion and vision she has brought to the role and wish her well in the next stage of her career.

“The authority is very well placed to begin the search for a new chief executive as we continue to deliver our priority of protecting and enhancing this special part of Scotland.”