Our people

Jackie Stone, CEO

Dot Partington, Deputy CEO

I have worked across Scotland in palliative care since 1998 in a number of settings including inpatient, community, day therapies and education roles. Now, as Deputy Chief Executive Officer at St Columba’s Hospice Care, I work with the Hospice team in partnership with colleagues across Lothian to develop and deliver care as close to people’s homes as possible. 

I am a registered nurse with a wealth of experience in hospice care, and recently consolidated this with a MSc Hospice Leadership. I channel my passion for continual improvement and person-centred care into my role leading the Hospice clinical strategy, HR and quality assurance processes.

Dr Duncan Brown, Medical Director

Elinor Boulton, Director of Finance

After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant with EY in 1997, I left audit for the commercial sector and have gained a wealth of experience across a variety of industries including telecoms, professional services and healthcare.

Relocating to Edinburgh from Buckinghamshire in 2012 prompted a move into charity finance where I have spent the last 10 years in a number of senior finance positions within local charities, mainly in the medical sector.

I was delighted to join the Hospice in September 2023 as Director of Finance. 

Jon Heggie, Director of Income Generation

Stuart Walker, Director of Operations

I bring extensive experience in managing buildings and estates, ensuring they are customer-focused. Over a 23-year career in the building industry, I held a variety of roles, ranging from home installations to managing public buildings and even a well-known local tourist attraction.

In addition, I have substantial expertise in risk management and project management, developed during my time in the semiconductor industry.

For the past 15 years, I have worked in the charity sector, which I find incredibly rewarding. I have also been actively involved with the Scouting Association for 35 years, taking on a variety of roles throughout that time.