Meet The Board
Silverburn is led by an enthusiastic board of directors who ensure the park remains as an asset for the local community.
Read their stories below.

Jeff Lockhart

I was born in East Wemyss and have lived in Fife most of my life. After a brief stop in Kirkcaldy, my wife and I moved back to Leven in 1985, before settling in Lundin Links in 1991. I have many happy memories of Silverburn Park, both before and after the arrival of our three children!

I’m hoping to help make Silverburn Park a place where local people can once again create great memories.

I worked for a number of years in finance, latterly as Financial Director of the European Aerospace Division of a US-based multinational company, before establishing moving into training and consultancy in 2001. I co-founded St Andrews Management Centre in 2013 as a Independent Training Provider, operating from offices in Cupar. From there, we work with clients across the Central Belt, as well as providing training and consultancy solutions to clients across the world.

My key areas of expertise, in addition to finance, are project management, leadership development, governance and trade compliance.

I have previously served as a Director of both FEAT Trading CIC and Fife Employment Access Trust between 2014 and 2017 and returned to the Board of FEAT Trading in June 2024. I’m also a Director and Vice Chair of Director of Kingdom Support & Care, an organisation which provides high quality personalised support and care to over 300 individuals across Fife and Forth Valley, helping them to live independent lives in their own homes.

Outside of business, I enjoy live music whenever I can and travelling – especially when it’s not for work!

Suneel Gopal

I lived in Glenrothes until I was three when we moved to Leven where I attended Parkhill Primary then Buckhaven High School. I have fond memories of playing squash at Silverburn as a teenager and later in life taking my kids to play there when visiting my parents. The Park has gone into some decline in recent years and I'd like to play my part in making it again a destination for local people to enjoy being outdoors. During the Lockdowns, we all realised how important outdoor space is to our well-being and it'd be great to see the Park used more by the local community.

I have over 35 years Marketing, Sales and Commercial experience gained across the Hospitality, Franchise, Grocery, Print, Consumer Data and Marketing Agency sectors. I'm looking forward to working with the Management Team and other Directors in developing the Park into a wonderful destination for the local community to enjoy spending time in.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, live rock music, cinema and holidays in the sun.

Stan Green

Stan is Managing Director of Growforth Limited a wholesale nursery servicing the horticultural trade throughout Scotland and the north of England. We also have a Cash and Carry, x2 plant retail outlets and floristry businesses.  Growforth was established in 1990 after a spell as a nursery manager following university. 

From 2013 – 2015 I was President of the UK Horticultural Trades Association’s and Chairman of the Board. I am also currently on the Boards of Trellis Scotland.

Some of my industry involvement reflects my interest in sustainability as a long-standing committee member of both “Garden for Life” and “Green Business Fife”. I am also involved in representing horticulture at Holyrood and Westminster. I received the “The Royal Caledonian Horticulture Societies” - “Silver Medal” for services to Scottish Horticulture in 2017 and the Pearson Memorial medal in 2023 from the Horticultural Trades Association for services to UK horticulture.

My experience outside horticulture has been broad. Gail and I renovated our first house, which we then sold to give us the funds to start Growforth Limited. I am currently involved (as vice chairman) in our local Community Trust in my own village of Lower Largo, Fife. 

I am still enjoying golf (badly), music (occasionally), gardening (obviously), fishing (irregularly), cycling (electric bike!!) and walking (not as far as I used to) I also enjoy the exploits of our national rugby team as a fan. 

Matt Pointon

When I’m not enjoying my time at Silverburn, I work full-time as a tour guide with Signature Tours, driving guests from around the world through the amazing places in Great Britain.

My background is in tourism. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Adventure Tourism with Outdoor Recreation and a Masters of Science degree in Responsible Tourism Management. I’ve spent nearly two decades working in the tourism industry; it was my last job that brought me here to Scotland. In that job, I worked as the project manager for the Levenmouth Local Tourism Association, supporting local developments towards the railway opening. I was heavily involved in the process working with the community, the businesses, the local authority and other stakeholders to maximise the opportunities that the reinstated rail link was bringing into the area. As a part of my job I also developed and authored the Levenmouth Discovery Trials which gave me a deep knowledge of the history and heritage of this amazing area.

My career has taken me all over the world. I have driven people around three different ski resorts in France, Switzerland and Japan. I have been a motorcycle and kayak tour guide in Australia and a desert fat-bike tour guide in Qatar. I have led over 500 go-kart tours around the world’s busiest place, Shibuya in Tokyo. I have driven boats in America and worked all over the UK on day tours and small group holidays. And I have been a teacher of Travel and Tourism at a college in England. My favourite experience, though, was my time in Levenmouth being involved with something so historic - the railway opening and the area's transformation.

Eugene Clark

I moved to Levenmouth in 1972 where I was first employed as an English teacher at the then local secondary school, Buckhaven High School (now Levenmouth Academy). Two other FEAT CIC board members were my pupils but I won't embarrass Jeff and Suneel by naming them. Like others Silverburn was a regular spot for my family to visit and I feel proud to be part of keeping it for future generations.

I worked in the further education sector in Scotland then and around 25 years ago left to set up my own consultancy focussing on internal communication and staff development.

I've been involved in community campaigning for many years and my recent ones have included chairing the Levenmouth Rail Campaign to restore our rail link (2014-2019) and helping renovate the Cellardyke Tidal Pool. I was elected Councillor for Ward 21, Largo, Leven and Kennoway in 2022 and my period of office is until May 2027

My other interests include supporting East Fife FC and attending opera, thus on some Saturdays being able to witness two tragedies on the same day.

Kelly Fraser

Kelly Fraser brings extensive experience in engineering leadership, technical transformation, innovation and strategic programme delivery. As Technical Manager, Packaging & Automation within Diageo's Global Engineering function, Kelly provides technical leadership across a global manufacturing footprint, supporting major capital investment programmes, automation initiatives, capability development and cross-functional decision-making involving Operations, Procurement, Finance and Brand teams.

Kelly began her career in architecture before joining Diageo in 2012. In 2014, she transitioned into Engineering and retrained as a Mechanical Engineer. Throughout her career she has developed expertise in technical leadership, project delivery, stakeholder engagement, systems thinking, continuous improvement and organisational transformation. Her work requires collaboration across multiple business functions and international teams, providing broad experience in strategic planning, governance and operational excellence.

Kelly holds a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering: Design and Manufacture from Heriot-Watt University, an MSc in Information and Library Studies (Distinction) from Robert Gordon University, and an MA (Hons) in French and Hispanic Studies from the University of Aberdeen. These qualifications underpin her expertise in engineering, analytical problem-solving, programme delivery, research, stakeholder engagement and strategic development.

Alongside her professional responsibilities, Kelly is committed to skills development, employability and community impact. She serves as a mentor through Career Ready, supporting young people in developing confidence, skills and career aspirations, and is passionate about creating opportunities for learning and personal development.

Kelly's experience in leadership, innovation, transformation, partnership working and capability development strengthens the Board's ability to support sustainable growth, effective governance and long-term strategic planning. Her contribution supports Silverburn Park's ambition to balance commercial sustainability with community benefit, employability and environmental stewardship.