Appointments

Watermans has welcomed Kirsty Millar as property sales manager. Ms Millar will oversee the firm’s property marketing and sales strategies. She said: “I’m feeling positive about this role. It’s a great opportunity to lead the team, streamline processes and drive the estate age

MFMac has announced the appointment of Claire Macpherson as a partner in its expanding private client team. Ms Macpherson is dual-accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in both private client tax and trust law – an accolade held by only a small number of practitioners in the

Anderson Strathern has announced the appointment of Carole Tomlinson as its new chair as the firm celebrates its 325th year in business in Scotland. Ms Tomlinson will take up the role from 1 April, succeeding Fraser Geddes following the end of his three-year term. She is a dual-qualified solicitor i

Fiona Doherty, managing director of Stagecoach South Scotland, has been elected as the new president of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, succeeding Derek Provan after his two-year term. Ms Doherty, who previously served as deputy president of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, will be supported in her new rol

Wbg has appointed David Shadwell as head of business advisory services. With offices across the UK, Mr Shadwell who will be based in Edinburgh, brings a wealth of experience helping founders and leadership teams turn financial data into strategic growth through driving digital transformation to crea

Commercial real estate advisor Avison Young has promoted Kerry Maguire to head of valuation Scotland, based in the firm’s Glasgow office, coinciding with the arrival of four new hires working across its valuation, building and project consultancy and planning teams.

Scottish Enterprise has appointed Nicola Anderson as its new director of scaling innovation. Ms Anderson will lead Scottish Enterprise’s Scaling Innovation Mission, focused on helping ambitious Scottish companies grow faster and translate cutting-edge research and development into globally com

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) has announced three senior appointments to its board of directors, strengthening its leadership team ahead of a critical year for Scotland’s businesses. Travel and tourism chief Jacqueline Dobson, president of Barrhead Travel and Internova Travel Group&r

Chartered surveying firm DM Hall has appointed a new partner effective from 1 January 2026. Charlie Barrett, who operates within the firm’s Edinburgh Residential team, has accepted an invitation to join the DM Hall Partnership.

Lloyds Banking Group, owner of Bank of Scotland and Scottish Widows, has appointed Emma Noble as chair of its Scottish Executive Committee and new group ambassador for Scotland. In her new role, Ms Noble will focus on supporting Scotland’s sustainable economic growth and on improving investmen

Shoosmiths in Scotland has strengthened its senior legal headcount with the appointment of William Reid as banking legal director. Based in Shoosmiths’ Edinburgh office, Mr Reid will work closely with colleagues in the real estate and corporate teams, advising clients on matters including corp

Edinburgh-headquartered Hampden Bank has made three senior hires as it continues to scale up its personal banking service south of the border. Liz Williamson, Ian Noke and Claire Lattin have joined as banking directors to serve the banking needs of clients across the North & Midlands.

Johnston Carmichael has appointed Stephen Oates as head of payroll, reinforcing its commitment to guiding employers through upcoming regulatory changes and strengthening its specialist tax leadership. Mr Oates, a tax partner and Chartered Tax Adviser with more than 20 years’ experience, brings

Allied Surveyors Scotland has promoted Bernadetta Majewska MRICS to associate director in Edinburgh. The appointment follows the promotion of Stewart Gorman MRICS to the same position in August 2025.

Gillian Baird has shattered a glass ceiling at Persimmon Homes North Scotland, becoming the housebuilder’s first female commercial director. The Dunfermline local will lead on all aspects of cost management, procurement, and commercial strategy, overseeing dozens of developments from Alloa to