Council structure

The Chief Executive is supported by 3 Assistant Chief Executives who are responsible for a cluster of services.

  • Kate Lackie - Assistant Chief Executive (Place)
  • Allan Gunn - Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate)
  • Malcolm MacLeod - Assistant Chief Executive (People)

Download charts showing the organisational structure of Highland Council services

Page last modified: 12 January 2026

Derek brown chief executive

Derek Brown

Chief Executive

Address: Council Headquarters
Glenurquhart Road
Inverness
IV3 5NX

Know your Council

Service contact details and more information about our structure can be found in our 'Know your Council' publication.

'Know your Council' guide