Appointments

West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) has appointed Valerie Wilson as its new director of finance. Ms Wilson will be responsible for the development of our strategy, policy and performance in respect of Finance and ensuring the overall financial wellbeing of WSHA and its subsidiaries.

International real estate advisor Savills has announced 15 promotions across its Scottish business. The promotions will see four people move up to director level, two become associate directors, eight take on the role of associate and one person promoted to senior staff.

Scotland's specialist impact investor, SIS Ventures, has appointed experienced impact finance expert Amir Rizwan as the new chair of its investment committee. Mr Rizwan, who also joins the SIS Ventures board, brings over 15 years of experience in impact investing and financial services.

Auction House Scotland has strengthened its local presence in Aberdeenshire with the addition of William McBey to its team. Mr McBey, joining as a business development executive, will focus on building partnerships with estate agents, solicitors, and other property professionals in the area.

EQ Accountants, a Tayside & Fife firm, has fortified its auditing division with a strategic appointment, reflecting its commitment to an ambitious target of tripling its turnover within the next five years. Greg Stapley, who joined the growing firm as a senior audit manager in January 2022, has

Gillespie Macandrew has announced the promotion of Lorna Balfour to partner in its land & rural business team. Ms Balfour has experience in a broad range of rural property matters, in particular the purchase and sale of estates, farms and forestry, carbon sequestration and all aspects of estate

Crerar Hotels Group has created two new senior positions within its team welcoming a new people director and director of learning and development. The AA Small Hotel Group of the Year has appointed Claire Johnston, who has decades of experience in the hospitality sector, as people director deliverin

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP has announced the promotion of Stephen Grant to partner. Mr Grant, who has specialised in corporate, commercial and IT work for WJM for almost nine years, said: "It's a huge privilege to be the first partner promotion post-collaboration, signifying an exciting ph

Engineering services provider Edwin James Group has appointed Daniel Longden as its first head of corporate development. A qualified chartered accountant, Mr Longden brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles at K3 Capital Group Plc and JLA Group. His appointment is part of the Edwin Jame

Edinburgh-based estate agent Simpson & Marwick has bolstered its East Lothian operation by appointing Hannah Graham as area director. Mrs Graham steps up from her position as associate director, her promotion coming as part of a six-figure investment by the firm in its North Berwick office.

Norman Soutar has been appointed as the new chairman of Scottish ingredient firm Macphie, as Alastair Macphie, the great-nephew of the founder, steps down after 17 years in the role. Alastair will continue as a non-executive director, providing his intimate knowledge of the business to aid long-term

The Minister for Small Business, Innovation, Tourism and Trade, Richard Lochhead MSP, has announced the appointment of Stephen Leckie as the new chair of VisitScotland. Mr Leckie is CEO and executive chair of Crieff Hydro, Scotland’s oldest registered trading company. He is a long-time advocat

Gilson Gray has reinforced its corporate team with the appointment of two new solicitors. Donald Lawrie Morrison, a senior solicitor based in the firm’s Aberdeen office, joins from Squire Patton Boggs in London where his practice focused on multi-sectoral UK and international M&A, private

Marking International Women's Day, Turcan Connell has announced the appointment of a hat-trick of female partners, leading 26 legal and tax promotions. Jenny Younger, Simran Panesar-Saggu and Alice Warne have all been promoted to partner.

Pinsent Masons has boosted its energy property team in Aberdeen as an increasing number of traditional oil and gas companies look to transition into renewable energy. Partner Rona Kostulin is now based at the firm’s Queen’s Road offices, bringing a wealth of experience of advising on the