Alistair McDonald

Alistair McDonald has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Alistair currently works at Ward Hadaway as the Business Development Director, a position they have held since April 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Strategic Director of Business Development - Built Environment at the same company from May 2019 to April 2023.

Before joining Ward Hadaway, Alistair held various leadership positions. Alistair served as the Chairman of Headway Tyneside from January 2018 to July 2022. Alistair also held the role of Festival Director at Chase Park Festival from May 2010 to May 2020, where they managed the overall operations and secured sponsorships and funding. Notably, Chase Park Festival achieved gold status in Attitude is Everything's charter of best practice for accessibility.

Alistair has also been involved in the healthcare industry. From June 2018 to June 2019, they were the Head of Neuro, ABI, and Spinal at Pulse Community Healthcare. Before that, from December 2014 to June 2018, they served as the Head of Marketing and Business Development at TLW Solicitors, where they led the creation and implementation of business and marketing strategies.

In addition to their professional roles, Alistair has contributed as a trustee and member of board of trustees for various organizations. Alistair served as a Trustee at Headway Newcastle and North Tyneside from November 2014 to January 2018. From March 2013 to December 2016, they were a Member of the Board of Trustees for Attitude is Everything.

Earlier in their career, Alistair worked as the Business Relationships Director at Keiro Ltd from December 2008 to December 2014. Alistair also served as the Chairman of Headway Gateshead and South Tyneside, a brain injury charity, from December 2008 to December 2013.

Before their involvement in the healthcare and non-profit sectors, Alistair was the Operations Manager at Strategic Property Solutions from an unspecified date in 2004 to 2008.

Throughout their career, Alistair McDonald has demonstrated strong leadership and expertise in business development, marketing, and supporting individuals affected by brain injuries.

Alistair McDonald attended the University of Hull from 1997 to 2001, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts with Honors degree in European Studies. Alistair then pursued further education at Northumbria University from 2001 to 2003, earning a Postgraduate Diploma in Housing Policy and Management. Prior to their university studies, Alistair attended Astley High school, although specific dates and degrees obtained are not provided.