Senior Management
Alex Walker
Chair
Alex Walker is a consultant working in the fields of sustainability and social enterprise. His main interests are in creating community-based enterprises for both renewable energy and affordable housing projects. He lectures widely on the prospects for a low carbon economy and the philosophy of sustainability and is a board member of Development Trusts Association Scotland.
Fasil Bogale ACMA, CGMA
Chief Executive Officer
Fasil Bogale is a CIMA-qualified Chartered Management Accountant with over 18 years of experience across asset management, international development, and community-led finance. He currently serves as CEO of Ekopia Social Investments and CFO of Gaia Education, combining strategic financial leadership with a deep commitment to sustainable and ethical development. Fasil has a proven track record in financial modelling, social enterprise development, and scaling community benefit organisations, with notable successes in affordable housing, education projects in the UK and abroad. He brings a global perspective rooted in values-driven impact.
Non-Executive directors
Eian Smith
Since moving to Moray in 2005 Eian has managed both a bakery and a Cafe and served as Listener Convener of the New Findhorn Association. As well as his Ekopia directorship he has sits on the board of Duneland Ltd.
Avalon Santos Willmott
Avalon Willmott is a Brand Designer with over 20 years’ marketing experience working with a wide range of organisations, from grassroots charities and social enterprises to global brands. From award-winning campaigns in South Africa and Paris to leading design at the Findhorn eco-village and creating internationally recognised ethical projects, her work has always been driven by one purpose: to use creativity as a force for positive change, inspire collective action, and create a more sustainable future.
John Lowe
Secretary
John Lowe is a retired solicitor and long-standing member of the Findhorn community. In his spare time, he is a racing driver and was the 2012 Scottish Modified Sports Hillclimb champion.