Appointments

Scotgold Resources has announced the immediate appointment of Sean Duffy, the company's chief financial officer, as the interim CEO. Mr Duffy will retain his CFO role while stepping into the CEO position, left vacant by Phil Day who has declared his intention to return to Australia.

Diageo plc has moved forward a transition in its top management earlier than planned due to the unforeseen medical circumstances of outgoing CEO Ivan Menezes. Debra Crew, previously slated to begin her role as CEO on 1 July, has now assumed the mantle with immediate effect.

Gilson Gray has appointed Findlay Anderson as partner in Aberdeen. Mr Anderson brings a wealth of experience to the firm, having spent the past two decades in senior leadership roles across the energy industry, including at GE Oil and Gas and as partner at McGrigors.

Burges Salmon has appointed Jennifer Mellor as a director in its funds and financial regulation team. Ms Mellor previously held the position of senior associate at Brodies in the funds and investment management team.

Johnston Carmichael has appointed Roy Hogg and John Gold to its Stirling team as business advisory partner and business advisory director, respectively, expanding its business capabilities. Mr Hogg, a Stirling native, and Mr Gold will be working closely with Craig Clinton, the office head.

Thorntons has appointed Stephanie Carr as a new partner in its growing Glasgow team. She has more than 20 years’ experience in the field of dispute resolution, insolvency, commercial litigation and debt recovery.

Law firm Stronachs has announced a wave of internal promotions, highlighting its commitment to nurturing talent and recognising the contributions of its dedicated staff.

David Renton, an experienced chartered certified accountant, has been promoted to partner at the Scottish Borders firm Greaves West & Ayre (GWA). Mr Renton, who hails from Eyemouth, joined GWA in 2000 shortly after receiving his degree in accountancy and finance. By 2009, he had earned his

Cross-border advisory firm, Quantuma, has appointed seasoned restructuring advisory professional Alistair Dickson as a managing director in its Glasgow office. With over 30 years of industry experience, Mr Dickson, a chartered accountant, will join the firm from his previous position as the director

Commonwealth Games Scotland has appointed Ian Reid CBE as the organisation’s new chair. Mr Reid will bring a wealth of relevant experience to the role, having served as Chief Financial Officer of the Glasgow 2014 Games and more recently as Chief Executive Officer of the Birmingham 2022 Commonw

Scottish accountancy firm, Johnston Carmichael, has expanded its senior management ranks with three new director promotions as part of its strategic leadership growth plan. Irina Cheburdanidze, who is based in the firm’s Edinburgh office, Ryan Crilley, based in Glasgow, and Ruth Canham, in Elg

Equity Gap, the Edinburgh-based angel investment syndicate has today announced changes to its top team that will see the syndicate continue to expand its portfolio across Scotland and the UK. Fraser Lusty becomes managing director, leading the Equity Gap team as they work to deliver positive outcome

Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd (HIAL) announced the appointment of seasoned aviation professional, Stewart Adams, as its interim managing director effective from 14 June 2023. The move comes after the current managing director, Inglis Lyon, revealed he would step down from his role by the end of

Rural business organisation Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has named Dee Ward, the owner of Rottal Estate, as its new chair. Mr Ward succeeds Mark Tennant, who has held the position since April 2020.

Construction firm Clark Contracts has elevated long-serving employee, Danny McKibbens, to the role of operations director. With nearly 40 years of experience in the construction industry, Mr McKibbens is a seasoned player with roots in the Scottish construction scene.