Appointments

Global tech consultancy and engineering group Zühlke has appointed Linda Scott as director of business development as it plans to expand its operations in Scotland. Previously a director at the Scottish Chambers of Commerce and CEO of West Lothian Chambers of Commerce, as well as CMO at digital

Insight-led consultancy service, Optima Partners, has appointed Martin Dowson FRSA as its new managing director of consulting, as the Edinburgh-based company remains on track to double in size this year. Known for his expertise in driving effective business transformation through design & custom

Knight Frank has strengthened its building consultancy division in Scotland with the appointment of seasoned surveyor Alan Sime. Mr Sime has re-joined the firm as an associate in Glasgow, having started his career with Knight Frank in the city as a placement student and, subsequently, graduate in 20

Private bank Hampden & Co has appointed Patrick Preece as a banking director at its London office. Prior to joining the Edinburgh-headquartered bank, Mr Preece was at Investec where he worked in their city professionals team. He has also worked at C. Hoare & Co, where he was a rela

Global real estate advisor, Avison Young, has revealed key promotions in its Glasgow branch. Michael Facenna has been promoted to director in the agency and transactions team and Afton Montgomery has been promoted to associate director in the building consultancy team.

Scottish events professional Colin Hartley has been appointed director of operations at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC). With a 20-year career behind him, Mr Hartley has been instrumental in organising some of Scotland's most noteworthy events, including the Glasgow 2018 European Championships, the

Building services contractor, Emtec Group, has promoted Calum Brown to head of finance. Having worked for over a decade in finance, Mr Brown began his career as a trainee accountant at Cumbernauld-based FBD Consultancy in 2012. Prior to joining Emtec, Mr Brown was finance manager at Amity

Perth-based rural land and business lawyers, Eden Legal Limited, has announced the promotion of Anneli Spence to director. Craig Harvie, on behalf of the company, said: “Since joining us in 2019, Anneli has made an enormous contribution to our growth and has impressed clients and colleagues al

Bield Housing and Care has appointed its first-ever chief operating officer, Debbie Collins, as part of its corporate strategy overhaul. The housing and care provider said Ms Collins will assist Bield to make positive contributions to its people, homes and communities and ultimately achieve its 10-y

Edinburgh-headquartered property firm Rettie & Co. has appointed Rob Trotter as director of new business for lettings. Formerly with DJ Alexander for two decades, Mr Trotter's latest appointment is in line with the firm's plans to increase its lettings activity over the next few years.

Henderson Loggie has appointed Donald Scott as the director of its growing insolvency division. Working with Henderson Loggie’s head of insolvency Shona Campbell, Mr Scott takes up his leadership role today, overseeing the team of skilled professionals dedicated to delivering tailored insolven

Scotmid Co-operative has appointed Craig Strachan as its new chief financial officer. Mr Strachan has been a familiar face within the Scotmid family for the past five years, originally founding The Start-Up Drinks Lab in 2017. During this venture, he built a strong rapport with former Scotmid CFO&nb

Digby Brown Solicitors has announced the appointment of three new partners following another year of continued growth. Catriona Headley, Ashley Sturrock and Gary Ross have all been recognised for their work.

Aberdeen social care charity VSA appointed Sue Freeth as its new chief executive officer. An experienced figure in the charity sector, Ms Freeth's career spans over four decades, during which she has held both executive and non-executive positions in various UK social care charities.

Mark Munro has been appointed to the new role of chief investment officer (CIO) at the Scottish National Investment Bank. With more than 20 years of corporate and investment banking experience in Scotland, the UK and internationally, Mr Munro joined the bank in early August 2021 as executive directo