Janette Deans

Janette trained as a medical administrator at Edinburgh College where she joined the Officers Training Corps.  This led her to join the British Army; she served for nine years rising to the rank of Captain.  On leaving the forces, she combined freelance cooking and training consultancy for several years.  Following this she worked for the Law Society of Scotland and the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries in a variety of administrative roles.  In 2019 she joined Dundas Partners, an Edinburgh based investment firm, as their office manager.  March 2026 found her joining the ranks of the retired and she is now busy volunteering with a variety of charities including the Women’s Royal Army Corps Association where she is a trustee and chairs Membership Council and, was involved at the opening and closing ceremonies for the Commonwealth Games this summer.