Jimmy heads up the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit, a national centre for expertise in tackling violence.  He began his career managing health and social care services.  He then worked in care system reform (most notably as a co-chair at the Independent Care Review in Scotland), and latterly led the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland as their Director. He has been recognised internationally by the British Council and World Economic Forum for his values-based leadership.  He is committed to ensuring those who have lived experience are at the heart of the mission to make Scotland the safest country to live in.