Appointments

Hamiltons Law Accountants has promoted Jade Blair to head of law accountancy. Ms Blair has been with Hamilton Law Accountants since it opened its doors in October 2023, and initially started as a trainee law accountant at its predecessor firm Hamilton Mullan Law Accountants.

Andrew Tweedie has been appointed to the newly created role of chief financial officer (CFO) at Bancon Group, as the Aberdeenshire-based business reshapes its leadership team with several appointments. As part of the new leadership structure, Bob McAlpine has also been appointed executive chairman,

Law firm Davidson Chalmers Stewart has promoted its head of construction, Simone Young, making her the firm’s 13th partner. Recruited in 2015, Ms Young is a non-contentious construction law specialist with extensive experience acting for a variety of clients across the sector. Based in Davidso

Ashley Howieson has joined Deeside Timberframe as its new business development manager, following her successful tenure at the Muir Group. With 17 years of experience in the construction industry, including 14 in timber frame, Ashley brings a wealth of knowledge, energy, and enthusiasm to the team.

Audit Scotland's board has appointed Chartered Accountant Colin Crosby OBE as its new chair. Mr Crosby joined the board as an independent non-executive director in 2020. He has significant leadership experience across the public, private and third sectors, and was formerly CEO of a subsidiary of Abe

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce has strengthened its board of directors in a move to boost its fight for greater investment and support for Scotland’s businesses. President Stephen Leckie said: "At a critical time for business in Scotland, with huge budget pressures for both the UK and Scott

Craig Reid CA has been named partner at Armstrong Watson, and will head up the firm's accounting and business services team in Glasgow. He joins the accountancy, business and financial advisory firm in Blythswood Square after four years as a director at Mazars, where he led the Scottish SME team.

Mark Shaw has stepped into the role of BDO UK managing partner. Reaffirming the firm's dedication to the mid-market, Mr Shaw emphasised the importance of mid-sized businesses as the "economic engine" of UK economic growth.

Caledonia Housing Association (CHA) has appointed two new executive directors to its leadership team. Peter Fotheringham joins CHA as executive director of finance and will be responsible for finance and treasury management, IT and business improvement. He is a Chartered Accountant and is currently

Tracey Davidson has been appointed as chief executive officer of Edinburgh-headquartered Hampden & Co, as the private bank's balance sheet assets reach £1 billion for the first time. Ms Davidson replaces Graeme Hartop who stepped down from the role after eleven years. She was formerly

Anna Anthony has been chosen as EY's new UK & Ireland regional managing partner, making her the first woman to permanently lead a Big Four firm in the UK. Currently head of EY's UK financial services division, Ms Anthony is responsible for over £1 billion of revenues, 250 Partners and 5,00

Burness Paull has appointed Mark Ellis as its new managing partner, working alongside Peter Lawson who will continue as chair. Mr Ellis brings considerable management experience to the role having led the law firm's corporate finance team for the last six years. He also previously sat as an elected

A new partner heads an 11-strong field of lawyers promoted at Lindsays. Kirsty Preston’s appointment is her second promotion in a year – having made the step up to senior associate 12 months ago.

Thorntons has made 15 new appointments to its offices across Scotland.

Accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has welcomed 61 students into the firm following growth across the UK. The recruits will be spread across the firm’s offices in Scotland and Newcastle, where Johnston Carmichael recently moved to bigger premises as it grows its head co