Mike Will hails from Aberdeen, Scotland is an alumna of the University of Aberdeen, Open University and University of London with a professional career as a senior leader in formal education.
Mike has served in a number of different capacities throughout his service, most notably: Chairman of Aberdeen YMCA (2007-present), Chairman of YMCA Scotland (2008-2017), Treasurer of YMCA Europe (2012-2016), President of YMCA Europe (2016-2020), Executive Committee trustee of the World Alliance of YMCAs (2010 – 2020); and from October 2021 President of YMCA Scotland.
Outside of YMCA Mike can usually be found climbing a mountain. He is recorded by the Scottish Mountaineering Club as a Munroist having climbed all 282 Scottish mountains (Munros) over 3000 feet in Scotland., Mike is a qualified Mountain Leader and a National Navigation Awards trainer, leading and introducing others to Scottish mountain terrain.
Awarded a MBE in 2003 for his services to the YMCA.