Garry Blackadder
Facilities Manager
What I do at Scottish Football Association
Leading the facilities operations of the iconic Hampden Stadium through major events to a global audience including sell out concerts and international football tournaments.
Who am I?
With over 20 years of experience in General & Estate Management I have been responsible for various iconic operations throughout my career.
Merlin Entertainments/Blackpool Tower: 2010 – 2013. Accountable for all aspects of the Dungeon brand business including visitor sales, retail/shop and café sales.
Scottish Rugby: 2013 – 2020. Responsible for all strategic estate management and development of all properties owned or operated by Scottish Rugby.
Gleneagles Estate: 2020 – 2021. As Head of Estates, I was responsible for navigating the iconic Gleneagles Hotel through two Covid closures and Openings.
Scottish FA Hampden Estate: June 2021 – Present. Leading the facilities operations of the iconic Hampden Stadium through major events to a global audience including sell out concerts and international football tournaments.
Merlin Entertainments/Blackpool Tower: 2010 – 2013. Accountable for all aspects of the Dungeon brand business including visitor sales, retail/shop and café sales.
Scottish Rugby: 2013 – 2020. Responsible for all strategic estate management and development of all properties owned or operated by Scottish Rugby.
Gleneagles Estate: 2020 – 2021. As Head of Estates, I was responsible for navigating the iconic Gleneagles Hotel through two Covid closures and Openings.
Scottish FA Hampden Estate: June 2021 – Present. Leading the facilities operations of the iconic Hampden Stadium through major events to a global audience including sell out concerts and international football tournaments.