Team & Board
Meet the small, dedicated team championing Inverness and Loch Ness and driving forward the BID business plan. The team is supported by a board providing strategic direction, governance, and a vision for the future.
Ellen Fogel Walker - Chief Executive Officer
About me:
I believe that people make places truly special. Although the Highlands is vastly different from where I grew up in South Carolina in the USA, I have found my home here in Inverness. Over the past ten years I have worked across the sector of heritage and tourism in the United States and Spain before making my move to Scotland permanently five years ago. From museums, battlefields, restaurants, hotels and short-term accommodation I have done everything I can to understand all aspects of the visitor journey.
What I do:
My role as CEO is to lead our incredibly experienced team to represent our members and our world leading destination both locally and internationally. Mainly, my role is comprised of two main facets. The first part of my role is to ensure that we are supporting our nearly 500 member businesses who have entrusted us to provide support and development for tourism infrastructure in our area. The second is to direct advocacy for our area and attract new visitors and companies to do business here.
Date joined: June 2025
Favourite local activity:
Walking the many routes around Inverness with my dog and others
Contact: ellen@visitiln.com
Emma Harrison, Destination Development Manager
About me:
My previous work has been in Management, leading large teams across the Highlands and Islands and building a Sports Strategy for the University. My mission is to encourage others to make the most out of their lives, stay healthy and never stop adventuring. I have worked for large organisations such as NHS, offer Scottish Mental Health First Aid Training, and I am also a freelance journalist for sports magazines.
What I do:
As a Destination Development Manager I work with members to enhance what we can offer as a destination, working collaboratively to achieve results into making us an award winning choice for visitors.
Date joined: March 2022
Favourite Local Activity:
Running on the South Loch Ness Trail, eating in the wonderful restaurants we have to offer
Contact: emma@visitiln.com
Lynsey Morgan, Digital Engagement and Content Manager
About me:
My background is in communications and marketing and I've worked across a range of sectors including tourism, local government and higher education. I've loved living in the Highlands since relocating here in 2022 and feel very lucky to call this part of the world home. I'm also a freelance writer in my spare time and volunteer with RNLI Loch Ness as Lifeboat Press Officer.
What I do:
As Digital Engagement and Content Manager, it's my job to promote the people, places and experiences that make this incredible region so special for our visitors from around the world. Through our digital channels and marketing campaigns, I promote our destination and fantastic members to domestic and international audiences.
Date joined: June 2026
Favourite local activity:
Walking in Glen Affric with my dog, the novelty of having this beautiful glen on my doorstep never wears off!
Contact: lynsey@visitiln.com
Nicole Mckintosh
About Me:
Born and raised in Inverness, I’m lucky to call the Highlands home. I studied International Tourism and French at Napier University in Edinburgh, combining my love for travel, culture, and everything Scotland has to offer. Having spent five years of my childhood in France, I’m fluent in French, and that experience sparked my passion for exploring the world. Discovering hidden spots to wild swim or tasting as much of the local cuisine as possible, I’m always up for an adventure. When I’m not gallivanting, you’ll find me with friends, family, or my miniature Labradoodle, Brodie—who definitely thinks he runs the show.
What I do:
As a Business Tourism and Member Coordinator, I help connect businesses with networking opportunities, trade events, and industry partners. I work with our members and new businesses to showcase Inverness and Loch Ness, sharing itineraries and resources to encourage visitors to experience all our region has to offer.
Date joined:
February 2025
Favourite Local Activities:
Taking my dog for a wee walk round the Ness Islands and eating out at many brilliant restaurants in the area
Contact: nicole@visitiln.com
Visit Inverness Loch Ness Board Members
The board of Visit Inverness Loch Ness has 12 director positions which consist of 10 representatives of levy paying business, 1 councillor nominated by Highland Council and 1 nominated director from either a levy paying business or an Opt-In member.
Tony Story, Co-Chair Visit Inverness Loch Ness, Kingsmills Hotel Group
Victoria Erasmus, Co-Chair Visit Inverness Loch Ness, Glen Mhor Hotel
Caroline Gregory, Director, The Lovat
Russell Fraser, Director, Loch Ness Hub & Travel
Rebecca Holt, Director, Eden Court Highlands
Gail Cleaver, Director, NTS Culloden
Aimee Todd, Director, Inverness Castle Experience
Jane Cumming, Director, Downright Gabbler
Mike Dunthorne, Director, In Your Element
Leigh Aitken, Director, Singleton Diageo
Ian Brown, Director, Councillor and City Leader, Highland Council
Laurelin Cummins-Fraser, Director, Dundreggan Rewilding Centre