Non-Executive Member
Biography
Alan Cowan is appointed as a non-executive member from 1st July 2016 until 30th June 2024.
Alan is a retired RAF Group Captain and has worked in a wide range of senior health leadership appointments in the UK, Europe, Middle East and USA.
A graduate of the RAF College Cranwell, he led the UK specialist military medical retrieval teams, delivering worldwide aeromedical critical care and evacuation. Subsequently, he represented the UK on veterans’ health issues in the US Department of Veterans Affairs when based in Washington DC, and led the development of a new strategy for the UK Defence Medical Services.
He is a past Board member of Voluntary Health Scotland, a Community Resilience Officer, and has a regional Reserve Forces leadership role.
Alan brings strengths in operational leadership and strategy together with experience in working across professional, cultural and national boundaries.
Expenses claims
- Expenses Claims 2019-20 (PDF)
- Expenses Claims 2018-2019 (PDF)
- Expenses Claims 2017-2018 (PDF)
- Expenses Claims 2016-2017 (PDF)
Hospitality
No hospitality declared
Register of interest
Organisation:
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Glasgow)
Position held:
Lay Advisor (voluntary position)
Organisation:
Inverclyde Integrated Joint Board
Position held:
Member
Organisation:
The Royal Air Force
Position held:
Reserve