David McNee is a mining engineer with more than 30 years’ international leadership experience. A Strathclyde graduate, he has held senior roles in Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East, including Operations Director at Sukari Gold Mine in Egypt and Chief Mining Officer at Bisha Mining in Eritrea. He has managed multimillion-dollar projects, optimised operations and led large international teams in complex environments. Returning to Bute in 2021, David joined the Port Bannatyne Development Trust and since 2022 has been part of its management team, helping to establish the community pub operations and supporting regeneration projects across the village. His career combines global project management expertise with a strong local commitment, bringing strategic insight, leadership and community focus to Rothesay Pavilion.