Executive Leadership Team

Dan, originally from Surrey, is a seasoned Digital, Data & Technology leader with over 20 years of experience driving transformational change and managing IT capabilities across multiple sectors. Following graduation with an Engineering degree, Dan began his career at Accenture, consulting to major organisations such as GSK and Diageo. More recently he has held leadership positions at RBS & Heineken. Joining ESMS in July ’24 he is really excited about bringing this experience to the Education sector with a specific focus on using Data & Advanced Analytics to provide our teaching staff and leadership teams with better automation, insight and visibility.  Dan is married with 3 boys, lives in Linlithgow and enjoys Scouts leadership, squash and going to music gigs.

Barry was appointed as Bursar to the Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools in August 2021.  Previously, he spent 7 years as the Bursar of Sherborne Preparatory School in Dorset after 20 years as a commissioned officer in a Scottish Infantry Regiment, the Highlanders.  His experience in the Army included numerous operational deployments, working with multinational allies, as well as working with Other Government Departments including the FCO, DFiD, the Ministry of Justice, and towards the latter part of his service, the Police Service of Northern Ireland.  Barry is married to a primary school teacher and has a young family. With 3 children, in what spare time Barry has, he enjoys cycling and training gundogs.

Miranda Banks joined ESMS as Head of Marketing and Communications in 2019. She brings over 24 years’ experience working in Communications across a range of different sectors and brands including NCT, Which?, British Lung Foundation, UPS and Microsoft Education.

She lives in Edinburgh with her husband and three young children and when she is not running around after them, she loves swimming in the sea and singing in her local choir.

Lynn was appointed as Director of People in August 2023, bringing over 25 years of experience as a people professional. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development and member of the Scottish HR Leadership Group, actively building her network within the Scottish business and HR community to enhance connection, knowledge sharing and opportunities. Having held both executive and non-executive roles in private, public, and charitable organisations, she has a wealth of expertise in developing and delivering organisational and people strategies that drive positive impact. A particular passion is supporting young people into positive work destinations and mentoring early HR career people to grow and develop. Lynn lives in Fife with her husband and cocker spaniel and in her spare time she enjoys sketching, walking, swimming and sea kayaking in Scotland’s beautiful and far-flung landscapes.