Who We Are

Chair of Leisure & Culture Dundee. Independent Trustee appointed in June 2021

Sue Moody spent more than 30 years working with and for crime victims, as Director of Victim Support Scotland, as a Law Lecturer at Dundee University and most recently as Head of Victim Information and Advice within COPFS, the Scottish prosecution service. She has been involved as a Board member and volunteer in arts-based organisations and heritage projects locally and nationally. She was a founder member of the Charity Law Research Unit at Dundee University and continues to develop her expertise in charity governance.

Independent Trustee appointed in May 2025

Independent Trustee appointed in November 2023

David had 43 years working in local government and developed extensive experience in all financial matters and senior management. In 1995 he was appointed Director of Finance for Dundee City Council and in 2009 was appointed Chief Executive of the Council and retired from that position in November 2014.

In 2015 he was appointed Associate Director of the Rank Foundation, a UK national charity. His role was to manage 21 local community projects in Dundee, that were funded to the tune of £3.5m over 6 years.

In 2016 David founded the local charity Dundee Bairns, to provide meals, clothing and other services to children and families who live in deprived areas of Dundee. In nine years, the charity has delivered over 600,000 free meals.

In 2016 he became a Director of Dundee United Football Club and resigned in December 2022.

He is currently the Chair of Dundee United Community Trust and Dundee Bairns. In April 2025 David was appointed as a member of the National Lottery Scottish Committee.

In 2018 he was appointed by Her Majesty the Queen as a Deputy Lord Lieutenant of the City of Dundee and in 2020 was awarded an MBE for services to children and families

David has 3 daughters and has lived in Dundee since 1975.

Council Appointed Trustee and Managing Director (Dundee City Council Director, Leisure and Culture)

Judy is Director of Leisure and Culture and Managing Director, Leisure & Culture Dundee by Dundee City Council. She had previously been Head of Library & Information Services at the organisation since 2011 before officially becoming Director in 2021.

Independent Trustee appointed in May 2025.

Vice Chair of Leisure & Culture Dundee. Appointed by Dundee City Council as Trustee in October 2024.

Appointed by Dundee City Council as Trustee in November 2024.

Kevin Keenan is a mechanical fitter to trade and worked for over 30 years in the electrical supply industry in various roles such as estimating, supervision and procurement, site installation. This was followed by a further 15 years repairing and refurbishing bank machines in a managerial role.

Kevin Keenan is a City Councillor representing Strathmartine Ward. He has a wide knowledge of Local Government having been Leader of the Council, Communities and Education Convener.

Kevin Keenan has also been the Capacity and Resources Spokesperson for CoSLA.

Kevin looks forward to making a positive contribution to Leisure & Culture Dundee.

Independent Trustee appointed in January 2024.

Kris Bryce is an award-winning executive. Currently Chief Executive of Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Scotland’s largest producing theatre located at the heart of Highland Perthshire, Kris’ tenure has been marked by significant organisational and strategic growth, including leading a £22 million redevelopment. Previously employed at Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre as well as Dundee Contemporary Arts, Kris held earlier positions in UK and Canadian arts organisations. Kris is Vice President of UK Theatre, the country’s leading performing arts membership body, and previously served on the board of Stellar Quines. He holds an MBA focused on the Creative Industries and is an advocate for talent development. His leadership is defined by a strong focus on coaching and mentoring future leaders, fostering an environment of strategic growth and innovation.

Independent Trustee appointed November 2025.