Esther has worked in media, public affairs and strategic communications for over 20 years. She started her career as a journalist before working in the Scottish Parliament for a group of MSPs.
During a period in Australia, she worked in crisis communications for fast-moving consumer goods companies then for international environmental groups including Pew, WWF and Nature Conservancy.
Returning to the UK, she continued in consultancy before moving to The Crown Estate in 2013. She now oversees communications, partnerships and engagement, policy, and governance for Crown Estate Scotland.
Esther sits on the Board of Children in Scotland.