Ms McKenna will lead the firm’s strategy for people, culture and operational excellence and will be a positive advocate for the company’s culture and strategic direction with an important focus in the areas of diversity, equality and inclusiveness.

Iain Gordon, partnership chairman, said: “On behalf of the whole firm I would like to welcome Caroline to EQ.

“Caroline brings a wealth of cross sector senior experience in developing high performing teams and her positive energy will further strengthen our culture, enabling us to continue our focus on delivering a first-class service to our expanding client base.

“The EQ team look forward to working closely with Caroline to deliver our exciting plans for the future.”

Ms McKenna added: “I am thrilled to join EQ and work with 140 staff across the three locations.

“EQ’s future success is determined by our people and successful operational governance goes hand in hand with the team providing outstanding service to each of our clients.”

EQ has £10 million turnover, with 140 staff across three locations in Dundee, Forfar and Glenrothes.