Gillian Easson

Gillian works across NESTA's creative economy and public service innovation programmes and currently manages the Digital Research and Development Fund for Arts and Culture in Scotland.

Joining NESTA in 2006, Gillian has managed the initiatives supporting innovative creative entrepreneurs across the UK, including projects: Starter for 6, Peer Mentoring, Insight Out; and most recently Age Unlimited Scotland, which supports older social entrepreneurs to create innovative new community run ventures.

Our Creative Enterprise Toolkit, a collection of practical tools and resources for creative start-ups, has been used by hundreds of successful creative entrepreneurs around the world and is being used widely in Universities across the UK and internationally.

With a background and passion for good design, Gillian believes that design is key to delivering engaging, creative and effective forms of support. Gillian has extensive experience of developing and delivering programmes in the charity and not-for-profit sectors; particularly within the areas of creative enterprise, education and employment.