Appointments

Finance provider Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has appointed Gayle Robertson as business development manager as it continues to drive new business volumes throughout Scotland. With almost two decades of experience in banking and commercial finance, Gayle Robertson joins from Lloyds Banking Group wh

OakNorth Bank, the entrepreneurial neobank, has recently extended its operations into Scotland, setting up a new office on Glasgow's George Square, and has appointed a new senior director of debt finance and associate debt finance director. Recognised for its unique approach to lending, the bank has

Tom Smith, former general manager of the mergers & acquisitions office at Acteon Group, has been appointed as the new chief operating officer of Aurora Energy Services. Mr Smith, who previously collaborated with Aurora owners Doug Duguid and Michael Buchan at EnerMech and PSL Energy Services, wi

Deloitte Scotland has elevated Paul Hazelton to audit partner alongside 15 of his colleagues who were promoted to director roles across five business practices. Mr Hazelton, a qualified accountant, first joined Deloitte’s audit team in 2005 after graduating from Strathclyde University with a d

Azets has unveiled new senior appointments in Scotland led by the promotion of Greig McKnight, currently Glasgow regional managing partner, to regional managing director for Scotland. The promotions include two partner appointments comprising public sector audit specialist David Eardley and Gem

Scottish housebuilder Springfield Properties has confirmed the appointment of Iain Logan as the company's chief financial officer. He has been serving as interim CFO since March 2023, bringing experience from his previous roles as finance director and group financial controller within the company.

Edinburgh-headquartered Business Stream, one of the UK’s biggest water retailers, has appointed an experienced people director as part of a triple appointment. Gail Cockburn has joined Business Stream having spent close to 20 years with the country’s leading whisky distributor, Edrington

SBP Accountants & Business Advisers (SBP), a North-east accountancy firm with offices in Aberdeen, Peterhead, Fraserburgh and Banff, has announced the promotion of Sophie Hannah to the position of director. Ms Hannah, 26, joined SBP in 2013 as an accounts assistant following work experience duri

Business support organisation Stirling Enterprise Park (STEP) has appointed Traci Titterington as its new rural business adviser, in a move to bolster the rural business sector in Stirling, which comprises 47% of the region's business community. Ms Titterington brings a wealth of experience in retai

Macfarlane Group has appointed David Mansfield to the newly created executive role of managing director – Macfarlane Packaging Distribution. Set to join the firm later this month, Mr Mansfield brings with him a wealth of industry experience from both a manufacturing and distribution stand

Commercial real estate firm Ryden has appointed Stuart Low as the new investment partner for its Glasgow operations. With over two decades of proficiency in the Scottish commercial property market, Mr Low previously led the capital markets team at Graham + Sibbald and served as an associate director

Alyson Donaldson has been named group chief financial officer (CFO) at the Donaldson Group, independent supplier to the timber and construction industry. Hailing from her previous role as the UK & ROI CFO at global veterinary care company IVC Evidensia, Ms Donaldson's key responsibilities includ

The Port of Leith has ushered in a significant milestone by appointing Vaibhav Sood as its head of whisky, as it prepares to commence operations and open its doors to the public. The new £13 million nine-storey distillery, nested within Leith's historic port, will debut later this year under t

Langstane Housing Association has welcomed Mandy Macarthur as the new director of finance and corporate services. Ms Macarthur's role will see her lead the finance, governance and corporate, people and culture and ICT teams.

The chair of the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB), Willie Watt, has been reappointed another four-year term. With a career that spans over three decades, Mr Watt's comprehensive investing and leadership skills have been a tremendous asset to the bank.