Appointments

Unity Trust Bank has promoted Scott Hutchinson to deputy regional director, alongside the appointment of two new relationship managers to its Scotland team. Mr Hutchinson first joined Unity in 2019 as relationship manager, primarily working with independent operators in the charity/third sector

North-East accountancy and business advisory Hall Morrice has announced three senior promotions. Phil Bellringer and Mark Hay have been appointed as senior managers, while Ross Milne has been elevated to the position of manager.

Graham + Sibbald, Chartered Surveyors and Property Consultants, have promoted Finlay Mulvie to director within its commercial valuation department. Mr Mulvie is based within the Glasgow office where his day-to-day work covers the catchment areas of the West, Central and South-West of Scotland.

Aberdeenshire-headquartered engineering and modular solutions provider Pier Solutions has appointed a new chief executive officer and finance director as it targets growth in the energy sector. Jordan Ferguson joins the company as CEO after serving the role on an interim basis from late 2023. His ex

Future Asset, an education initiative in Scotland dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion within the finance industry and known for its commitment to empowering young women from all walks of life to pursue careers in investment management, has appointed Jen Mair as its new chair. Ms Mair curr

Johnston Carmichael has bolstered its team with the appointment of Jordan Brown as new financial services tax partner. Mr Brown, who is based in Glasgow but will work across the UK, was previously an adviser at a US-headquartered global consultancy firm. He specialises in supporting private fun

The Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland has appointed former Police Scotland detective superintendent Alex Dowall as head of fraud and cyber. With over three decades of experience in policing, Mr Dowall brings an incredible range of experience and specialism to his new role. Based in Aberde

Glasgow-based funeral plan provider Golden Charter has appointed highly experienced technology transformation leader, Stuart McWhinnie as its chief technology officer, effective from today (15 April). McWhinnie brings extensive experience implementing robust technological change programmes with

David Meldrum, director within Azets' Scottish restructuring and insolvency team, has recently obtained his insolvency licence from ICAS, becoming the firm's third practitioner to be licensed in Scotland. Mr Meldrum, who has been working in the Scottish insolvency market for 17 years, joined Azets i

CMS has promoted two partners within its Glasgow and Aberdeen offices. The newly promoted partners include Craig Wilson, from CMS Aberdeen’s corporate department, and Glasgow-based Fiona Letham.

Aberdeen-based pipeline engineering specialist STATS Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co, has announced that chief executive officer Leigh Howarth is stepping down in a planned leadership transition and will assume a non-executive director role with the company. Stephen Rawlinson, ST

SBP Accountants & Business Advisers has promoted Mark Rhynas and Jamie Smith to directors as the firm marks managing partner John Hannah's 25 years of dedicated service. The North-East firm, which has offices in Aberdeen, Peterhead, Fraserburgh and Banff has made of 11 company-wide pro

The appointment of Scottish Enterprise’s interim chair Willie Mackie has been extended for him to continue in the role until 31 December 2024. This will ensure continuity while a further appointment round is run for a chair to succeed Lord Smith, who stood down in July 2022. The job descriptio

Cairn Group, estate agency and letting firm serving Scotland's central belt, from Edinburgh to Glasgow, has undergone a significant management restructure. The changes see Paul Shields, who has been Finance Director at Cairn for 17 years, and long-serving sales and investment director Jenn

The John Lewis Partnership has appointed Jason Tarry as its new chairman, who will succeed Sharon White as she steps down at the end of her term. Mr Tarry brings over 33 years of experience at Tesco, where he most recently served as the UK & Ireland CEO for six years. His extensive bac