Douglas Andrew Trainer (born 7 January 1971)1 is a former President of the National Union of Students of the United Kingdom (NUS) from 1996 to 1998, having served the previous two years as President of NUS Scotland, winning both as the Labour Students candidate.
Early life
He attended the RC St Lucy's primary school in Abronhill.2 Around this time, in 1980, the iconic Scottish film Gregory's Girl was filmed in this part of Cumbernauld.
Career
He worked for, and become a partner in, public relations company Luther Pendragon, and in 2006 became a special adviser to the Scottish Executive.3
After Labour's defeat in the Scottish Parliament election, 2007, Trainer worked for Serco as Communications Director for their Civil Government Business and then for Newham Council.
Personal life
He was formerly married to government headhunter Andrea Bainger.
References
References
- Companies House
- Cumbernauld News Thursday 4 June 1981, page 9
- Scottish Parliament website Archived 5 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine