The Ekos Team

Our People

We have established a strong professional team of consultants that combines technical skills and professional experience in economic and social research with sound judgement, honesty and clear thinking.

Our consultants have backgrounds in academia, economic development agencies, community organisations and the private sector, bringing a range of different perspectives to our work.

Regina Trenkler-Fraser, Associate Director

MA (Hons) Geography, Economics and Statistics

Regina has worked with EKOS since 1999 and leads our European and Regional Policy, and Strengthening Communities Units. She is a skilled economic development professional with over 20 years experience in both rural and urban development contexts.  Following her graduation as a regional geographer in Germany, she undertook a traineeship with the European Commission in Belgium before coming to the UK. She now specialises in the appraisal, implementation and evaluation of complex European Structural Fund programmes across a wide range of thematic areas, including the sustainability and social justice agendas.  In addition, she frequently delivers capacity building and technical assistance to a wide range of stakeholders and has implemented numerous and varied projects in local employment generation and community development.

Regina is a member of EDAS (Economic Development Association Scotland) and the Social Return on Investment (SROI) Network.

Contact Regina on 0141 353 8317 or 

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