Turnbull Hutton

Turnbull joined the Board by invitation in 2000. He took over chairmanship in January 2004 but he resigned in October that year, following a dispute with certain board members, concerning the Anelka regime. He then re-joined the Board in January 2006.

Former Joint Managing Director of Diageo Operations Scotland, he retired in 2001 after 36 years in the Scottish Whisky Industry. He is a former Board member of the North British Distillery in Edinburgh and a former trustee of the Guinness Pension Trust.

Turnbull is an ex-pupil of Kirkcaldy High School and he graduated from Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program in 1989. He was born and raised in Burntisland and he now lives in Edinburgh with his wife Margo.  They have a grown up daughter and son, both of whom are married.

He is something of a car buff, owning two classic Mini Coopers.

Mario Caira

Mario came from Italy to join his family here in Scotland in 1961 and immediately began following Raith Rovers. He has always been involved in ‘doing his bit’ for the club and he officially joined the Board in 1998.

A  well-known local businessman, Mario is an ice cream manufacturer and caterer and, as well as this, he also owned the Victoria Hotel for 30 years. His connections with the townspeople and local businesses have encouraged support and sponsorship for many years. His wife and daughter can testify for his passion for “the glorious game” and his commitment to the club.

Mario has been a member of Kirkcaldy Rotary for over 10 years.

Alan Young

Alan joined the Board in 2007. He is a chartered accountant and a former Senior Partner of Duncan Young and Co.  Alan is now retired from business but he continues to look after selected clients. He grew up in Burntisland and attended Kirkcaldy High School. Although he and his wife, Liz, now live in Edinburgh, they try to spend as much time as possible in Puerto de la Cruz, on the island of Tenerife.  They have a grown up daughter.

Alan is a jazz enthusiast and he enjoys a glass of quality wine.

Tom Morgan

Tom was born and brought up in Kirkcaldy on the same street as fellow Director David Wann. He retired after 30 years in Financial Services and has followed the Rovers since 1956.

Tom kindly offered his services to “help out” in December 2012 but was swiftly promoted in January 2013 when he joined the board as Commercial Director.

He enjoys a game of golf and is the lead singer for Gaels Blue.

David Wann

David joined the Board in 2010 as the nominated Supporters’ Director. He was educated at Kirkcaldy High School and Edinburgh University, where he obtained his degree in mathematics and statistics.  After a career in the Goverment Statistical Service, he held various jobs relating to the funding of universities and colleges. He then retired as Deputy CEO of the Scottish Further & Higher Education Funding Council in 2008.

As well as experiencing the joys of being a Director of Raith Rovers, David also campaigns for allotments and community gardens in the Kirkcaldy area.  He tries to keep his golf handicap to around 10.

Eric Drysdale

Tom Phillips

Born and bred in Kirkcaldy, Tom is a lifelong Rovers supporter. Educated at Kirkcaldy High School and Edinburgh University, he now works for Fife Council in the Community Learning and Development section.

Tom was a founding member of the Rovers Trust and was heavily involved in the Reclaim the Rovers campaign where he Chaired the Community Fundraising Group. From 2008 to 2010 he was the supporters group’s representative on the RRFC Board.