An industry-leading Scottish business woman has been announced as the new Chair of The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice Board.
Heather Matthews, Managing Director of global luxury chauffeur drive company, Little’s, was appointed at the hospice’s AGM on 23 October 2024. Heather takes over the position from Ronnie Bowie who has served as Chair since 2019.
Heather has served as a dedicated Board member of the hospice since 2021 and is keen to continue a long-held family commitment to supporting the hospice.
Family-owned Little’s is a highly respected company, proudly established in Glasgow in 1966, where it has remained deeply rooted in the local community ever since. As the daughter of Little’s founder, Heather began working for the family business in 1991 after graduating from university, before becoming a Partner in 1997 and finally taking on the role of Managing Director in 2005.
Under Heather’s leadership, Little’s has grown both domestically and internationally, including successfully managing the largest event ever held in the UK—COP26. She has received multiple business awards, including the Resilient Business of the Year accolade at the Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards in late 2023.
As new Chair for The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice, Heather will provide leadership and guidance to the Board of trustees and its committees.
Heather said: “The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice is an organisation which my family has supported for as long as I can remember. I was raised to understand the importance of service, to your community and to those around you, and to be asked to step into the role of Chair is a genuine honour.
“I will do my utmost to continue the legacy of the previous chair Ronnie Bowie, to support Rhona Baillie and her senior team, and lead the Hospice Board of Directors to navigate the challenges ahead. Throughout, I will remain focused on the care which the Hospice provides for the patients and families, who are at the heart of everything we do.”
Chief Executive of The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice, Rhona Baillie OBE, added: “I am delighted to welcome Heather as the new Chair of our Board which has a vital role in setting the strategic direction and delivering effective governance for the charity.
“As demand for hospice care increases, we are also faced with reducing statutory funding and I am certain that Heather’s knowledge and expertise will help guide us through these challenges to ensure we can continue providing our gold standard care for our patients and families.”
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