Appointments

NatWest, operating as the Royal Bank of Scotland in Scotland, has confirmed the appointment of Paul Thwaite as permanent CEO as it reports its strongest financial results since the 2008 financial crisis. The bank exceeded expectations by posting a pre-tax profit of £6.2 billion for 2023, marki

CBRE has announced that Tony Rosenthal has been appointed as the new head of its team in Glasgow. With six years of experience at CBRE, Mr Rosenthal will spearhead the growth of the agency's existing services and explore opportunities in emerging sectors within the Glasgow commercial property market

Former global oil & gas tax leader EY leader Derek Leith has been appointed as a non-executive director at Aberdeen-based decommissioning specialist Well-Safe Solutions. Mr Leith boasts 35 years of experience in the finance sector, particularly with a focus on oil and gas taxation. With his expe

Aberdeen-based accountancy firm Hall Morrice has bolstered its leadership team with the appointment of Jack Borg-Delaney as a new audit director. Mr Borg-Delaney, with a wealth of experience in audit and compliance, previously held senior audit roles at Deloitte and Ernst and Young.

Trojan Energy, the on-street electric vehicle charging specialist, has appointed Chris Waples, Terry Hart and Keith Barclay to the company’s board of directors. These appointments follow £26 million of funding secured by the company in a raise supported by lead investors BGF and The Scot

Real estate services firm JLL has appointed Alistair Reid as the new head of its Glasgow office. Bringing over 17 years of experience with the company to the role, Mr Reid has been a key player in the Glasgow office market and will continue to lead the Glasgow office agency team while servicing clie

First Minister Humza Yousaf has reshuffled his cabinet following the resignations of Elena Whithamin and Michael Matheson. Unleashing Scotland’s renewable potential and building Scotland’s economy will be overseen by a single portfolio headed by Màiri McAllan as cabinet secretary

Alba Bank has announced a leadership change as CEO Rod Ashley steps down after six years in post. Jonathan Thompson will assume the role of acting CEO to lead the business over the next critical phase, bringing with him extensive start-up and SME banking experience.

Johnston Carmichael has expanded its audit team with the appointment of Matt Kaye as new audit partner. Mr Kaye joins from a Big Four audit team, bringing nearly two decades of extensive experience advising large owner managed business clients across a variety of sectors and leading key client

Blackadders LLP has boosted its Aberdeen residential property team by recruiting Claire Ogston as its new director. Ms Ogston has more than 17 years’ experience in residential property and is an expert in the Aberdeen market having been born, raised and educated in the city. She is joining Bla

DWF has appointed Jonathan Kirkwood as a new corporate partner in Edinburgh. With over 24 years of expertise in corporate law, Mr Kirkwood joins DWF as a corporate partner after nearly 15 years at Pinsent Masons.

Scottish law firm Anderson Strathern has reinforced its senior team with the appointment of a partner and a further four directors. The move strengthens Anderson Strathern’s commercial property, corporate law, commercial litigation, tax & accountancy, and private client teams. The three ne

Progeny, a financial services firm with offices in Edinburgh and Ayrshire, has appointed Tom Wood to the role of chief financial officer. Mr Wood brings significant experience to the position, gained throughout his 25-year executive career in regulated financial services and banking. He has led tran

Macphie Ltd has reinforced its senior management team with the appointment of Paul McGovern as the newly created head of human resources. The Glaswegian joins the Stonehaven-based food firm following more than eight years at Edrington and has worked as head of HR for household brands like Heine

The Scottish National Investment Bank has appointed Gary Page as a new non-executive director of its board. Mr Page has built a portfolio of non-executive roles in the private, public and charitable sectors after a career in the City, in a range of commercial and investment banking jobs. He served o