Appointments

Kenny Barclay has been appointed as finance director at Rangers FC. He will join the club's board of directors ahead of its 150th anniversary year, the club announced in a short statement on Saturday.

Business advisory and accountancy firm Johnston Carmichael has announced the promotions of 64 people, including the appointment of two partners and a director. Amongst the partner promotions are James Hamilton and Grant Roger of Johnston Carmichael’s audit team which is experiencing a signific

Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has announced the appointment of Chris Meyrick as a partner in Scotland. Mr Meyrick, who joins BDO from PwC, will focus on the financial services sector and audit, bringing over 20 years' experience supporting a wide range of businesses ranging from lar

Borders-based accountancy firm Rennie Welch LLP has announced the appointment of seven new members of staff across its offices in Scotland and north-east England. The new hires include two team leaders: Anne Cerexhe, who works between the firm’s Kelso and Berwick offices, and tax specialist Ma

Commercial law firm MacRoberts has announced the appointment of Jonathan Gaskell as a partner and Rod Hutchison as a legal director. Mr Gaskell is an experienced construction lawyer specialising predominantly in transactional matters. His work involves all aspects of non-contentious work, from initi

Edinburgh-based private bank Hampden & Co has hired Ryan Beattie from Adam & Co as a banking director. Mr Beattie spent over six years with Adam & Co, the NatWest-owned private bank which was restructured this year. He has worked in the banking industry for over 25 years, including roles

Nationwide Building Society has appointed Debbie Crosbie as its next chief executive and executive director. The selection process has been led by Kevin Parry, the society's deputy chairman and chairman-elect and follows the announcement in September that after nearly six years in the role, the curr

Perthshire-based law firm Macnabs has announced a series of appointments as it celebrates the opening of its new office in Bridge of Allan this month. The firm has appointed partner Rachael MacDonald, and has promoted Sarah Mitchell who will also take up the position of partner within the firm.

Independent accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has expanded its operation in London following a series of significant business wins. The firm has secured a larger office in the heart of the City to support its continued growth – just over two years after opening its fir

The Aberdeen office of accountancy and business advisory firm Azets has made a further senior hire with the appointment of Richard Stephenson as director of the firm’s Accounts and Business Advisory Services (ABAS) department. The ABAS team oversee the technology-led delivery of all compliance

Edinburgh-based financial services firm Aegon UK has appointed Jim Ewing as its new chief financial officer.

Stronachs LLP has appointed Stuart Murphy as its first chief operating officer (COO) as the full-service, independent law firm gears up to meet its ambitious plans for growth. Mr Murphy will be responsible for leading operational and financial management at the firm and will oversee Stronachs’

Scottish Friendly Assurance Society Ltd has announced that Stephen McGee will be joining the business as chief executive officer (CEO), subject to regulatory approval, in April 2022. Mr McGee, who joined the Board of Scottish Friendly as a non-executive director in September of this year, will join

Candle Shack, an Edinburgh-based manufacturer and supplier of candle making supplies and equipment for luxury international brands, has announced the appointment of Ton Christiaanse as its first chairman. With an impressive track record, Mr Christiaanse brings a wealth of experience in international

Aberdeen-based Drummond Finance has announced its expansion to Dundee as the firm celebrates its third anniversary. Steve Ayre, an experienced commercial banker, has joined the firm to support existing activities and grow its corporate footprint into Dundee and the surrounding area.