Appointments

BGF has reported strong activity in Scotland through 2025, with a successful new deal, follow-on to support growth in the portfolio and three positive exits, including one with a partial reinvestment. The growth capital investor last year completed a £15 million investment in Cruden, one of Sc

KPMG UK has announced a series of promotions in its Aberdeen office, with Chris Brown taking on the role of audit director. Mr Brown will play a key role in supporting audit clients across the region, working closely with businesses operating in sectors including energy, infrastructure and the wider

Bank of Scotland has appointed Alison Scott as area director for Glasgow and the West of Scotland. Ms Scott will lead a team of experienced Relationship Directors and Relationship Managers and will support a diverse range of sectors including professional services, hospitality, manufacturing, retail

Legal firm DWF has appointed Gary Georgeson as a director in its real estate team in Edinburgh, marking another step in its continued investment and growth across Scotland. Mr Georgeson brings 20 years' experience in the commercial property sector, advising on all aspects of real estate matters with

Edinburgh Innovations, the commercialisation service for the University of Edinburgh, has appointed Dr John Cassidy and Gary McRae as non-executive directors to its board. The recruitment of these industry veterans aims to support the organisation’s growth and ambition, building upon a success

Independent quarry business Hillhouse Group has appointed Alistair Borthwick as the organisation’s new chief executive officer. Alistair Borthwick will join the family-run business from global air-traffic control organisation NATS, where he served as chief financial officer, bringing extensive

The Scottish National Investment Bank has appointed David Ritchie as its new chief executive officer (CEO). Mr Ritchie is currently chief strategy officer of the bank and was a founding member of the team that designed and launched the organisation in November 2020. He replaces Al Denholm, who has s

Henderson Loggie has appointed Jay McKinnon as VAT director in its Aberdeen office, further enhancing the firm’s specialist tax advisory services across Scotland. Ms McKinnon brings over two decades of experience in indirect tax, having held senior roles at the Big Four as well as internationa

Aberdein Considine LLP has appointed contractual recoveries specialist Shilpi Jairath as operations director with its multi-award-winning lender services practice group. Based in the growing firm’s Newcastle office and with over 22 years of experience in contractual recoveries across consumer

Edinburgh entrepreneur and investor Veenoo Sharma has been appointed advisor on Diaspora Entrepreneurship and co-chair of the India–Pakistan Initiative at the Commonwealth Businesswomen’s Network (CBWN) — a role focused on championing female entrepreneurs globally. Born and raised

Longtime housebuilding executive Tom Nicholson has been appointed as chief executive officer of Cala Group. Effective December 15, Tom succeeds Kevin Whitaker, who has served as CEO since 2018. Tom will continue to serve on the board in addition to his role as CEO.

A highly experienced finance professional has joined Bield as director of finance and business services. Barry Allan takes on a wide-ranging strategic leadership role spanning finance, performance, governance and business planning as the organisation continues its ambitious journey to enhance indepe

Elaine Muir, currently head of finance, has been appointed as Fife Council's executive director of the wider finance & corporate services directorate. She will take up post in March 2026 when current director Eileen Rowand retires.

Azets has appointed Catriona Donald as both a new partner and head of the firm’s employment tax team in Scotland. Ms Donald is a highly experienced employment tax specialist who has advised large corporates, private equity backed businesses and public sector clients during a near 30-year caree

Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its tax advisory team with the appointment of Chris Forgan as new tax director. Mr Forgan joins the accountancy and business advisory firm with more than a decade of experience in tax compliance and advisory work, having trained as a tax inspector with HMRC befor