Gordon Scobbie

Gordon Scobbie has a wealth of experience within the public safety sector having operated at every level within UK policing from constable to chief officer.

In 2009, whilst Assistant Chief Constable with West Midlands Police, he created a National Policing Portfolio to respond to the challenges of the digital age. As the Association of Chief Police Officers lead for Social Media and Digital Engagement, he helped UK policing establish itself as a world leader in embracing the opportunities to engage with communities more effectively through digital channels. He was a leading player in the ACPO and Home Office response to the disorder across England in August 2011 where the role of social media was influential.

Gordon was promoted to Deputy Chief Constable at Tayside Police in November 2010 and continued with his ACPO work on Digital across UK policing. He was also directly involved in the formation of Police Scotland, amalgamating the 8 Scottish Police Forces and central agencies into a single force. Gordon retired from policing in March 2013 and immediately established his own consultancy focusing on social media and digital transformation.

Gordon Scobbie is the Country Lead Scotland at Yoti, based in Europe. With a background in Information Technology, Gordon Scobbie has a rich history of leadership and innovation.Gordon Scobbie studied LLB Law at University of Strathclyde. Explore their detailed professional journey, key connections, and contributions to the industry on our platform.