Graham Birse

Cairney Partner

With a background in journalism and a strong track record in strategic communications, Graham knows how to help organisations bring their story to life in a way that is concise, compelling and which rallies your stakeholders behind your vision.

Specialising in strategy formulation, stakeholder engagement and communications, his clients include Fife Council, VisitScotland, International Risk Management and Safety Case Consultants, Abbott Risk Consulting Ltd and Historic Environment Scotland. Graham previously led Edinburgh Napier University’s Executive Education and Consultancy services, and held director-level posts at VisitScotland, Edinburgh & Lothians Tourist board and Edinburgh Convention Bureau.

A calm, thoughtful presence with a keen eye for detail, Graham also has strong networks throughout Scotland thanks to his previous role as Managing Director for the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce.

What inspires Graham to think big?

"There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self."

- Ernest Hemingway