Gail Soutar is the NFU’s head of trade & business strategy department which forms part of the NFU’s policy directorate.
She joined the NFU in 2006 as a member of our Brussels team, before returning to HQ in 2011.
Since then, Gail has led a number of high-profile policy issues for the NFU including CAP reform, Brexit and International Trade.
In February 2025, Gail took over responsibility for managing the TBS department which focuses on creating a positive business environment for our members. She leads a team of 21 policy experts spanning economic policy, taxation, international trade, science & innovation, land use, infrastructure and planning, and farm business management.
Gail grew up on the family croft on the north coast of Scotland where she loves to return to help out whenever possible. Gail is married to Alan and they have a son Cameron, who is 8.
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