Brendan's prime responsibilities are to develop BT’s Group wide activities in Scotland, reflecting the country’s unique situation within the UK. A graduate of the University of Edinburgh, much of Brendan’s early career was spent in information technology.

His external interests are many and varied. Brendan is Chair of Scottish Business in the Community and e-skills Scotland. He is Honorary President of the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, a board member of the Scottish Council for Development and Industry and a member of the CBI Scotland Council, Scotland’s 2020 Climate Group and a business representative on the Lowland Reserve Forces Regional Employer Support Group. Previous appointments include board membership of SCVO and the Edinburgh International Science Festival plus being on the advisory panel of Common Purpose.