Sarah Robertson has been appointed to lead Youth Scotland after its former chief was appointed to the top job at a paddlesport charity.
Robertson, who is currently the youth engagement lead at the University of Edinburgh, will assume the chief executive role at the youth groups membership charity on 15 June.
She succeeds Mike Strang, who is leaving after four years in post for the chief executive job at Paddle Scotland.
Robertson brings more than 30 years’ experience in the youth work sector to the role.
She has been the youth engagement lead at the University of Edinburgh since 2023, where she supports youth engagement in health research.
Robertson has also been a work and schools officer for YouthLink Scotland since 2025.
She was previously YouthLink Scotland’s operational manager, a role she held between 2016 and 2023.
Robertson began her career working across local authorities between 2004 and 2016, including Fife, Glasgow and East Dunbartonshire
She has previously been a trustee for the Ocean Youth Trust.
Robertson said: “I believe young people have a right to youth work. Young people are not just the future; they are the now.
“I’m incredibly excited to support them, alongside our member organisations, paid youth workers, volunteers, the Youth Scotland team, trustees, area associations, partners and stakeholders.”
Ben Miller, chair of Youth Scotland, said: “Sarah brings a strong track record in partnership-building, income diversification and youth-led design and solutions.
“At the heart of her work is a deep commitment to improving the lives and wellbeing of young people and championing the youth work sector.”