Appointments

Edinburgh-based ITZA has added to its leadership team as the digital learning startup prepares for a global rollout and embarks on an external investment round.   Simon Riddlesden has joined ITZA as chief commercial officer, joining from Video Arts, the global e-learning group founded by John C

Aon plc has welcomed its latest cohort of new, diverse early careers talent to its Glasgow and Edinburgh offices with the arrival of nine recent graduates.

AM Sci Tech, a subsidiary of Hurstwood Holdings is pleased to announce the appointment of Gordon Pirie as asset manager at Aberdeen Energy & Innovation Parks. He brings extensive experience in property investment and development and will play a key role in overseeing day-to-day asset management

Weatherbys Private Bank has appointed Hannah Law as a private banker to its Edinburgh office as it continues to attract new Scottish clients. Ms Law joins Weatherbys after having spent the past decade at Citi in London, latterly working for its professional services group advising clients from large

Caledonia Housing Association has recruited a head of finance and a head of investment and sustainability, both of whom have extensive experience in the housing sector. Angela Murphy has been appointed as head of finance and will start in January 2025. Ms Murphy is currently head of finance at Hillc

Energy network SGN has appointed Tony King as its new chief financial officer (CFO), effective from 2 December 2024. He brings over 30 years of experience in C-suite roles in industries including transportation, construction, energy and manufacturing.

North-east accountancy firm SBP Accountants & Business Advisers has made a series of internal promotions at its Peterhead office. Following a successful year at SBP, which also has offices in Aberdeen, Fraserburgh and Banff, the promotions include Lydia Bugden’s advancement to manager from

Glasgow-headquartered pensions and SIPP provider @sipp has appointed Josh Legg as business development manager as the firm presses ahead with its growth strategy. Mr Legg, who has 12 years of experience in the SIPP and SSAS industry, has joined @sipp to support advisers in navigating the complex ret

Vishal Chopra, who took over from James Kergon as senior partner for KPMG in Scotland, has revealed a new-look senior leadership team. Mr Chopra now oversees a team of more than 900 people across KPMG’s offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. He stepped into the role after having most rece

Specialist manufacturing firm Rovtech, which is owned by Aberdeen-based climate tech venture studio Ventex, has appointed John Polson as it seeks to accelerate the global expansion of nuclear energy and offshore wind. The 30-year-old joins Rovtech from Aratellus, where he was director of projects an

Edrington, owner of whisky brands such as The Macallan and The Famous Grouse, has named former Aggreko finance chief Angus Cockburn CA as its next chair ahead of Crawford Gillies' retirement. Mr Gillies will step down from the Edrington board on 31 March 2025 after eight years’ service. During

Edinburgh-based payment orchestration provider BR-DGE has appointed Chun Ong as chief operating officer. Mr Ong joins BR-DGE amidst a period of rapid expansion for the company, which processes millions of transactions monthly for clients in travel, ecommerce, gaming, and other sectors.

BDO LLP has announced the promotion of 70 employees across its Scottish offices, with 40 promotions in Glasgow and 30 in Edinburgh. The firm has promoted over 2,400 of its people across the UK, including 36 new partners. The promotions came into effect on 1 November.

Aberdeen-based Maritime Developments Ltd (MDL) has appointed Martin Shaw as its chief financial officer. The newly-created role will be instrumental in ensuring operational efficiency as the business targets its next stage of growth, having recently been listed on Scotland’s Fast Growth 50 Ind

Pamela Scott has been named the new chair of Scotland Food & Drink, the industry organisation dedicated to driving the sustainable growth of Scotland’s food and drink businesses. With an extensive career spanning nearly 30 years in the consumer goods sector, including key leadership roles