The Scottish government's chief entrepreneurial adviser has resigned, blaming attacks from right wing politicians and the media for his decision.
Mark Logan was first appointed in 2020 to head up a review of the digital economy and help guide strategy for transformation.
In 2022, after developing the Scottish Tech Ecosystem Review, he was appointed chief entrepreneurial adviser but drew criticism over his initial hefty £192,000 salary for working just two days per week.
He began the Scotland-wide techscaler scheme, the Pathways initiative on gender balance in entrepreneurship and boosted computer teaching in schools.
Announcing his resignation, Mr Logan said: “I’ve had the precious opportunity to work with very many wonderful people, in government, in parliament, in our agencies, in our schools and universities, our ecosystem builders, and, of course, in our start-ups and social enterprises.
“I’ve decided that four-and-a-half years is long enough for me in this role, and that it is time for a change.
"And although I am not in a political role, I am increasingly becoming a target for some in the right-wing of Scottish politics and their supporting publications, which, just as intended, has become draining.
“So I’m stepping down from my role as chief entrepreneurial adviser. There are no 'musical differences' or tensions with stakeholders behind that decision.”