Appointments

The appointment of Scottish Enterprise’s interim chair Willie Mackie has been extended for him to continue in the role until 31 December 2024. This will ensure continuity while a further appointment round is run for a chair to succeed Lord Smith, who stood down in July 2022. The job descriptio

Cairn Group, estate agency and letting firm serving Scotland's central belt, from Edinburgh to Glasgow, has undergone a significant management restructure. The changes see Paul Shields, who has been Finance Director at Cairn for 17 years, and long-serving sales and investment director Jenn

The John Lewis Partnership has appointed Jason Tarry as its new chairman, who will succeed Sharon White as she steps down at the end of her term. Mr Tarry brings over 33 years of experience at Tesco, where he most recently served as the UK & Ireland CEO for six years. His extensive bac

Global financial services firm Ebury has announced that it is increasing its investment in Scotland with a series of strategic moves aimed at boosting their Scottish operations. Nicholas Blurton has been appointed key account director for Scotland to drive Ebury's growth in the Scottish market. He j

Johnston Carmichael Wealth has bolstered its presence in Dundee with the strategic appointments of Lauren Whitters and Duncan Fernie as financial planners. The duo, who collectively have almost 25 years' experience in the financial sector, join the team as financial planners as part of Johnston Carm

Law firm Anderson Strathern has bolstered its teams in the Northern Isles with the appointments of a new director and associate. The additions strengthen Anderson Strathern’s rural, corporate, and commercial teams and bring experience working for agricultural and renewable sectors, as wel

North East accountancy firm Hall Morrice has appointed Chris Colville as partner. Mr Colville, a University of Edinburgh graduate, becomes the firm's first partner to focus solely on tax since the its establishment in 1976.

Scottish angel investment syndicate TRICAPITAL Angels has appointed Professor Lynne Cadenhead as its new chief operating officer. Ms Cadenhead, who joined TRICAPITAL in 2023 as women's advocate and investor relations director, has extensive experience in start-ups, equity investment, life sciences,

BTO Solicitors LLP has announced the appointment of a new managing partner and chair. The firm’s new management board, comprising Grant Hunter and Caroline Carr, as managing partner and chair respectively, together with partner Lesley Gordon and chief operating officer David Walker,

Scotland-headquartered garden centre chain Dobbies has appointed Jonathan Wass as chief financial officer. Joining Dobbies from his role as CFO of Cancer Research UK, Mr Wass brings more than 20 years’ experience from across some of the biggest names in UK retail. He is a formerCFO at Boo

Dunkeld House Hotel has appointed hotelier Hervé Bernier as its general manager marking a welcome return for him to the hotel, where he spent a long period of his early career. Mr Bernier takes the helm from hospitality veteran Paul Leitch who has been acting as interim general manager at the

Harper Macleod has made four senior appointments, including two new partners, to strengthen its expertise in the built environment and energy sectors. Alexis Condie joins as a partner in the firm’s commercial property team in Edinburgh. She has advised on complex leasing, acquisitions and sale

TLT has promoted restructuring and insolvency lawyer Ainslie Benzie. Ms Benzie joined TLT as legal director in 2020 to lead the firm’s restructuring and insolvency practice in Scotland. In her time at the firm, she has led on some of the most complex restructuring and insolvency matters in the

Edinburgh-headquartered Clockwork removals and storage has strengthened its business with the appointment of a new executive team. The firm has been trading for 28 years and offers domestic, commercial and international removals and storage services across the UK. Clockwork has branches in Edin

Tax expert John Cairns been appointed by Glasgow-based Robb Ferguson Chartered Accountants as director of taxation. A long-time member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, and a Chartered Tax Adviser, Mr Cairns has been a partner in both Scottish and international accounting firms,