Appointments

Alan Kilpatrick BEM has been elected as the new chair of Scottish Golf, following a membership vote at the 2025 AGM. Mr Kilpatrick brings extensive international experience in senior finance, strategy, commercial, and general management, with a proven track record in business recovery and transforma

BDO has named Craig Goold as its head of M&A in Scotland. Mr Goold has been with the firm since 2016 and has stepped up from his position as M&A managing director.

CMS has unveiled three new partners in Scotland as part of the firm’s annual promotions announcement. The trio includes Robbie Somerville, a Glasgow-based lawyer within CMS’s corporate team, and his Edinburgh colleague Rory Thomson from the firm’s insurance and reinsurance Group. A

The Scottish women-led angel investment group, Mint Ventures, has welcome seasoned entrepreneur and business leader, Jamie Landale, as a non-executive director. Mr Landale, from Crieff, is the founder of The Crieff Food Company and Wilde Thyme Ltd and drove both companies to industry acclaim before

AAB has announced Derek Mair as the new head of office for its Aberdeen branch, effective 1 April 2025. Mr Mair succeeds Graeme Allan, who will transition to a non-executive director role on the AAB Group board.

Capital Credit Union (CCU) has recorded its highest-ever monthly intake of new members in its 35-year history, thanks to formal partnerships with Scotland’s sporting community and the greener energy supply chain. The Edinburgh-headquartered ethical lender attracted 522 new members in February

Henderson Loggie has appointed Stephen Dodds as tax director, underlining the firm’s commitment to expanding its tax advisory services and presence in Scotland’s central belt. After graduating in law from Glasgow University, Mr Dodds has built up extensive experience with big four and me

Dundee City Council has named Paul Thomson as its new executive director of Corporate Services, effective this April. Mr Thomson, currently head of corporate finance, will succeed Robert Emmott, who departs to become Glasgow City Council's new executive director of financial services.

Gillespie Macandrew has appointed real estate legal expert Heather Pearson to its partnership. Ms Pearson joins the firm from Addleshaw Goddard and brings almost 30 years’ experience advising in the real estate sector in Scotland. She is a specialist in both residential and commercial property

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has announced a string of promotions. The firm has announced the promotion of three new partners and two new senior legal directors. In its commercial property team, Sarajane Drake has been promoted to partner. Aged 33, she becomes WJM’s youngest

Construction and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson has appointed Alison Kilgour as business development director to support the firm’s growth throughout the UK. Alison has previously held director-level roles at several construction and property businesses. Her career began as a quanti

Raeburn, Christie, Clark & Wallace has announced that Heather Stephen will become managing partner from 1 April. She will take over from Callum McDonald, who is stepping back from partnership to become the firm’s first chief operating officer. Ms Stephen said: “It is an honour to tak

Real estate advisor Savills has made 26 promotions across its Scottish business. Effective from 1 March 2025, the promotions will see seven people move up to director level, five become associate directors and 14 taking on the role of associate.

Avison Young UK has appointed Paul Broad to be managing director of its national offices team. Mr Broad, who boasts over 20 years of experience in UK regional office markets, has risen through the ranks at Avison Young, becoming a principal in 2022 and subsequently regional managing director for Gla

James Milne Chartered Accountants has strengthened its Inverurie office with the appointment of Mark Hay as an accounts manager. A qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) since 2006, Mr Hay brings extensive experience from his time at firms in Edinburgh, Dundee, and Aberdeen.