Before becoming Chief Executive of the British Council, Scott worked in investment banking, magazine editorial, and managed a small publishing company. Scott is part of McGill University's Global Strategy & Leadership Expert Panel, sits on The Nature Conservancy’s European Advisory Board, and advises the UK crafting platform Yodomo. He holds degrees in Finance & Economics from McGill University and in International Relations from Cambridge University.
Sylvia Edvinsson has been appointed the new director of the British Council in Spain, becoming the youngest director of the institution with over 20 years of experience in the education sector. Her career at the British Council begun in 2020, will focus on consolidating the organization’s role as a leader in the English language, education, culture, and the arts. In her statement, she highlighted her commitment to fostering connections between Spanish and British citizens through these areas.