The director of one of Scotland's most important art centres, Dundee Contemporary Arts, is to join the national arts funding body as its new director of creative industries.
Clive Gillman will take up his post at Creative Scotland in June.
Mr Gillman has been director of the DCA for ten years.
Prior to moving to Dundee in 2005 he worked on the development of the FACT Centre building in Liverpool.
Also a trained artist, he is a Senior Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Dundee and an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland
He said: "It's very exciting to be given this role at this time.
"We have all been working with the concept of the Creative Industries for a number of years but there is still much to be done to establish a really well grounded approach to innovation and sustainability for the creative and cultural businesses of Scotland.
"I am confident that, at Creative Scotland, I can help make this happen and I very much look forward to working with the strong team there to achieve this"
Janet Archer, chief executive of Creative Scotland said: "The Creative Industries are very important to us as one of our three key areas of responsibility alongside the arts and screen.
"As such, I am thrilled to announce Clive's appointment as Director of Creative Industries.
"Clive is a well known and hugely respected figure on the UK cultural scene and his work at DCA has been transformative for Dundee and Scotland.
"He brings with him a high level of experience and skill."
Ms Archer said he will complete and implement the body's Creative Industries strategy and working with Leonie Bell, director of Arts & Engagement, Natalie Usher, director of Screen & Media and Phil Deverell, director of strategy.
Laurence Howells, chief executive of the Scottish Funding Council, which part funds the post, said: "The creative industries in Scotland turn over around £5.5 billion a year. They make our lives richer in lots of ways, from community arts to fashion and the computer games industry.
"Clive's appointment will help creative businesses work with colleges and universities to design new products, develop better skills, nurture talent and make more jobs."
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