Recruitment of ScotRail Trains Chief Operating Officer: FOI release

Information requested

Regarding the recruitment of Mrs Joanne Maguire as ScotRail Trains Chief Operating Officer:

1. Was this recruitment conducted by an external recruiter, and if so, what were the costs involved in this.

2. How many candidates were considered for this position.

3. Please provide any ministerial briefings or emails to ministers relating to the appointment of Mrs Maguire.

4. Please can you provide the breakdown of Mrs Maguire's remuneration by: basic salary, bonus, pension and any other benefits such as car allowance or private healthcare.