Appointments

In celebration of ‘World Storytelling Day’, Scottish Whisky bottler The Single Cask – home to a warehouse in Glenrothes of over 3000 casks – has expanded its team with two senior hires. Jan Damen joins as general manager with Helen Stewart takes the role of brand marketing ma

Venture capital firm Par Equity has today announced three new appointments to its Edinburgh team. Patricia El-Jichi joins as investment manager alongside Clara Baltay and Oliver Johnston-Watt who have been appointed investment analysts. Working from Par Equity’s Edinburgh office, the new

Rettie has appointed Kay Blair as director of Glasgow Southside sales from Clyde Property where she spent over sixteen years, most recently as area director. Ms Blair will operate out of Rettie’s Shawlands and Newton Mearns offices in the Southside of Glasgow, two of Rettie’s five office

West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) has appointed Valerie Wilson as its new director of finance. Ms Wilson will be responsible for the development of our strategy, policy and performance in respect of Finance and ensuring the overall financial wellbeing of WSHA and its subsidiaries.

International real estate advisor Savills has announced 15 promotions across its Scottish business. The promotions will see four people move up to director level, two become associate directors, eight take on the role of associate and one person promoted to senior staff.

Scotland's specialist impact investor, SIS Ventures, has appointed experienced impact finance expert Amir Rizwan as the new chair of its investment committee. Mr Rizwan, who also joins the SIS Ventures board, brings over 15 years of experience in impact investing and financial services.

Auction House Scotland has strengthened its local presence in Aberdeenshire with the addition of William McBey to its team. Mr McBey, joining as a business development executive, will focus on building partnerships with estate agents, solicitors, and other property professionals in the area.

EQ Accountants, a Tayside & Fife firm, has fortified its auditing division with a strategic appointment, reflecting its commitment to an ambitious target of tripling its turnover within the next five years. Greg Stapley, who joined the growing firm as a senior audit manager in January 2022, has

Gillespie Macandrew has announced the promotion of Lorna Balfour to partner in its land & rural business team. Ms Balfour has experience in a broad range of rural property matters, in particular the purchase and sale of estates, farms and forestry, carbon sequestration and all aspects of estate

Crerar Hotels Group has created two new senior positions within its team welcoming a new people director and director of learning and development. The AA Small Hotel Group of the Year has appointed Claire Johnston, who has decades of experience in the hospitality sector, as people director deliverin

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP has announced the promotion of Stephen Grant to partner. Mr Grant, who has specialised in corporate, commercial and IT work for WJM for almost nine years, said: "It's a huge privilege to be the first partner promotion post-collaboration, signifying an exciting ph

Engineering services provider Edwin James Group has appointed Daniel Longden as its first head of corporate development. A qualified chartered accountant, Mr Longden brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles at K3 Capital Group Plc and JLA Group. His appointment is part of the Edwin Jame

Edinburgh-based estate agent Simpson & Marwick has bolstered its East Lothian operation by appointing Hannah Graham as area director. Mrs Graham steps up from her position as associate director, her promotion coming as part of a six-figure investment by the firm in its North Berwick office.

Norman Soutar has been appointed as the new chairman of Scottish ingredient firm Macphie, as Alastair Macphie, the great-nephew of the founder, steps down after 17 years in the role. Alastair will continue as a non-executive director, providing his intimate knowledge of the business to aid long-term

The Minister for Small Business, Innovation, Tourism and Trade, Richard Lochhead MSP, has announced the appointment of Stephen Leckie as the new chair of VisitScotland. Mr Leckie is CEO and executive chair of Crieff Hydro, Scotland’s oldest registered trading company. He is a long-time advocat