Intelligence Hub - Glasgow City Region

A socioeconomic research and insights team.

The Glasgow City Region Intelligence Hub provides a range of economic intelligence related services. This includes data analysis, policy research, economic modelling, strategy development and project evaluation for the City Region and the City Deal. The work covers a broad range of economic issues – including demographics, land use, sustainability, inward investment, economic growth, tourism, transport, enterprise, skills, employment and housing.

Work delivered by the Hub provides the evidence base for future policy and investment decisions across the Region.

Read the latest Intelligence Hub Economic Briefing (February 2026).

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Meet the Team

Andrew Robertson

Intelligence Hub Manager

David Boyle

Principal Economist

Christina Kopanou

Principal Economist

Seb Hudson

GIS Analyst

David Baruffati

Research and Policy Officer

Finn Clasen

Economic Analyst

Catalina Lavados

Economic Analyst

Joseph McGlynn

Economic Analyst (Graduate)

Our Values

The Intelligence Hub is:

Evidence-Led
Transparent
Collaborative
Reflective
Balanced
- Level of support to Member Authorities (MAs)
- Gathering data across Regions
- Working towards core objectives / responsive to MAs’ needs
Outcomes Focused
Impact Driven
- Super-policy areas as a focus
Rooted in Systems Thinking
Striving to Exceed Expectations
Continuously Improving and Evolving