Inverness-based Gaelic arts organisation Fèisean nan Gàidheal appoints double-gold National Mod medallist Calum Alex Macmillan as chief executive
Inverness-based Gaelic arts organisation Fèisean nan Gàidheal has appointed a double-gold winner at the National Mòd as its new chief executive at its helm.
Calum Alex Macmillan, who hails from Lewis and has been based in the Highland capital for many years, will take up the position early in June.
He has worked with Fèisean nan Gàidheal for many years, first as Gaelic officer and then taking up the role as development manager in 2010.
Commenting on his new role, Mr Macmillan said: “I am delighted to be taking on this role. I look forward to working with Fèisean, and colleagues, to provide opportunities for young people in communities across the country to participate in the Gaelic arts, developing many skills that will benefit them and enrich our language and culture.
“I would like to thank Arthur Cormack for all he has done in his time as Fèisean nan Gàidheal CEO.
“It has been a privilege to work with and learn from him, and my colleagues and I are most grateful to him for his support and leadership.”
During his years with the organisation, Mr McMillan led a team of development officers responsible for providing regular support to local Fèisean and was heavily involved in organising the annual Blas festival, among others.
He is a renowned Gaelic singer, having won two gold medals at the National Mòd, and is also a piper. At one time a member of the band Dàimh, he currently plays with Marloch.
Carola MacCallum, Fèisean nan Gàidheal’s Chair, said: “We would like to thank everyone who showed an interest in the post and are delighted to welcome Calum Macmillan to this important role as CEO of Fèisean nan Gàidheal.
“Calum has a proven track record of supporting the Fèisean and wider project delivery. We wish him every success in the future and look forward to making further progress under his leadership.”
