David MacKinnon Joins WFS Board

Walking Football Scotland is pleased to announce the appointment of David “Davie” MacKinnon to its Board of Trustees, the first of a series of new appointments being confirmed this week.

Davie brings a wealth of experience from a distinguished professional career in both football and business. He began his playing career at the age of 16 with Arsenal FC, before returning to Scotland where he represented six clubs, including Dundee, Rangers, Kilmarnock, and Partick Thistle. Over the course of a 20-year career, he made more than 600 senior appearances, won several winners’ medals, and earned a Scottish League cap.

Following his retirement from professional football, Davie held a number of senior leadership positions within the game. These included Commercial Director at Clyde FC, General Manager at Kilmarnock FC, Chief Executive at both Dundee FC and Greenock Morton, and senior roles at Hamilton Academical FC, where he was Head of Player Recruitment as well as Director of Media and Communications.

Beyond football, he has successfully applied his expertise in business development, strategic planning, and commercial enterprise across a range of sectors. He has also served as Managing Director of start-ups in both the finance and media industries.

In addition to his professional achievements, he remains closely connected to the sport as an active participant in walking football within the West of Scotland. His appointment to the Walking Football Scotland Board reflects both his commitment to the game and his extensive leadership experience, which will support the organisation’s continued growth and development.

Speaking on his new appointment, David said: “I am honoured and very proud to have been asked to become a Trustee of Walking Football Scotland.

I had a serious accident a couple of years ago, and when physically recovered, I decided to focus on regaining my physical, spiritual, and mental health through exercise.

As well as embarking on a weight training regime with a former Scottish strongman, I was introduced to Walking Football. Immediately on attending my first session I was embraced by the wonderful spirit and camaraderie of my fellow walking footballers.

Having enjoyed a 20 year professional career in football, the trigger points of each Walking Football session, brought the enjoyment,  physicality, mental well-being, team bonding, and a relevant degree of competitive spirit, that I enjoyed during my professional career. Whilst it's played at a more sedate pace, Walking Football is a wonderful vehicle for players of any standard, in re-living the joy football brought us all when it was all ahead of us.

 In joining Walking Football Scotland as a Trustee, I bring with me many years experience in football, business, and teamwork. My objectives will be to add value through those experiences, and support Walking Football to be all it can be whilst retaining it's therapeutic values of fitness, spiritual support, and mental well-being." 

Walking Football Scotland welcomes David MacKinnon to the Board and looks forward to his valuable contribution in the years ahead.