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Register of Members’ Interests

Reviewed July 2026

Councillor: Kristopher Leask

Ward: Kirkwall West & Orphir

1. Remuneration

• Former Parliamentary Campaigns Assistant for Ariane Burgess MSP (part-time) October 2021-April 2023

• Former Policy Manager for Community Energy Scotland (part-time) April 2023 – June 2024

• Member of Scottish Parliament (May 2026 – present)

2. Other Roles

None

3. Contracts

None

4. Election Expenses

None

5. Houses, Land and Buildings

None

6. Interest in Shares and Securities

None

7. Gifts and Hospitality (N/A see paragraph 4.21 of Councillors’ Code of Conduct)

None

8. Non-Financial Interests

• Member Scottish Green Party (September 2018 - present)

• Former Member Orkney Renewable Energy Forum (OREF)

• Former Member Orkney Fund Board (May 2024 – May 2026)

• Former Member Board of Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS) (May 2024 – May 2026)

• Former Member Board of Orkney Research Innovation Campus (ORIC) (May 2024 – March 2025)

• Former Member Board of Directors of Pier Arts Centre (July 2021 – December 2025)

9. Close Family Members

• Parents co-own and manage Orkney Active