Appointments

Ventex, a new Scottish venture studio accelerating the net zero transition, has appointed Robert Aitken as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Mr Aitken brings nearly 25 years of experience from Big Four firms to his role. He will be responsible for evaluating potential portfolio companies, ident

Growth capital investment firm BGF has appointed Gregor Steedman and Michael Berger to its Edinburgh team following strong activity in the region and looks ahead to future deal growth. Mr Steedman joins as an investor, bringing with him a wealth of experience and unique insight. Prior to joining BGF

Hamiltons Law Accountants has appointed two new trainees, as it continues to grow its business. Director David Hamilton said: “Following our recent recruitment campaign, it’s a real pleasure to welcome Ciara McKinley and Craig McLennan to Hamiltons Law Accountants.

Highland Council has appointed four chief officers, including a chief officer of corporate finance, in the latest phase of its new senior management restructuring. As previously intimated in Highland Council’s budget plan, a new senior management structure is being implemented following approv

Jason Windsor, previously group CFO and currently interim group CEO, has been appointed as group CEO of abrdn plc, subject to regulatory approval. On 24 May 2024, abrdn announced the commencement of the process of moving to fresh leadership, following the strategic repositioning of the company to a

Ryden has appointed Stuart Lockhart as partner to lead its property management services in Edinburgh. Lockhart brings over 25 years of experience in UK commercial property with a particular focus on property asset management.

Azets has bolstered its UK workforce with the addition of 333 graduates and school leavers, 60 of whom are based in Scotland. The firm now has 817 staff now studying towards a professional qualification. Investment in the next generation of talented business advisors is a key development strategy fo

Anderson Strathern has announced the promotion of five new partners and three directors. The move bolsters the company’s rural, private, public and third sector, real estate, employment, private client, and energy teams as it completes a successful year of growth.

Deloitte has welcomed over 70 new people to its graduate, BrightStart apprenticeship and industrial placement programmes this week for a blended in-person and virtual induction across Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow. A further 18 people will join the firm in December 2024.

Glasgow-based Robb Ferguson Chartered Accountants has welcomed five graduate trainee-chartered accountants to its team. Selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants, the new hires will embark on a rigorous training program to become ICAS (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland) qual

Professional services network Forvis Mazars has appointed Craig Maxwell as its first dedicated office managing partner (OMP) in Glasgow. As OMP, Mr Maxwell will be responsible for developing the firm’s business strategy in Glasgow and oversee its local team of 96 professionals. This team advis

Glasgow-based accountancy practice Gilliland and Company has appointed Anne Smith as business services partner. Ms Smith, who joins the firm from Azets where she was a partner, specialises in advising SMEs, owner managers, and entrepreneurs on the financial issues which affect the management and ope

Brodies LLP has announced the appointment of banking and finance partner James Wilson to the firm. Mr Wilson has spent more than two decades in practice, having worked in London, Brussels and Sydney, with clients in the US, Australia, Malaysia, China, Indonesia and the UK. He has extensive experienc

Tilbury Douglas Group CEO Paul Gandy is to step down and be replaced by Craig Tatton, the group has revealed. Mr Gandy will remain in post until 1 November 2024 as he prepares to take up his new role as the 122nd president of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

STV Group plc has appointed Rufus Radcliffe as chief executive officer, effective from 1 November 2024. Mr Radcliffe joins STV from ITV plc where until April 2024 he was a member of the executive committee and latterly held the position of managing director of streaming, interactive and data, playin