Appointments

KPMG UK has appointed a new partner, three associate partners and four directors in Scotland as it prepares for further growth. The firm, which employs more than 1,200 people in Scotland, has promoted a total of 77 people across its offices in Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh, including Alistair McAl

FRP Advisory has appointed Emma Turnbull as a new restructuring advisory director in Scotland. During her 15-year career, Ms Turnbull Emma gained extensive restructuring experience working with a wide range of firms across the retail, oil and gas and real estate sectors on both consensual and non-co

Steve McCullough, business development and marketing director at Armstrong Watson LLP, Accountants, Business and Financial Advisors, has been promoted to the role of partner. This marks the first time anyone from the business development and marketing team has been promoted to this senior level in t

Fraserburgh-based accountancy practice M Squared Accountants has celebrated its third birthday with a string of key appointments. Following a period of rapid, and ongoing, growth, three new members have been added to the team, which supports clients from a range of industries with all aspects of bus

Business advisory firm Quantuma has appointed restructuring and property expert John MacLean as director in its Glasgow team. The new hire follows a period of significant growth for Quantuma in Scotland after its merger with WRI Associates in March this year.

CMS has announced the appointment Jae Fassam as a pensions partner in Edinburgh, bringing the total partner count across its UK pensions law practice to 18. Mr Fassam joins from Pinsent Masons.

Chartered accountancy and business firm Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP (AAB) has reported one of its biggest growth years on record for their audit services. Over the last year, new business wins total £800,000 from around 30 new clients, with 30% of these new wins have being secured in the

Stirling-based independent metering, utility construction and energy network business Energy Assets Group has appointed Luca Sutera as chief financial officer.  In an impressive business career, Mr Sutera has gained considerable expertise in power and renewable energy markets, most recentl

Keith Skeoch has been appointed interim chair of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC). Mr Skeoch will serve as interim chair from October 12 for a period of up to six months.

Aberdeen-based global payroll and tax compliance specialist activpayroll has announced the appointment of Nick Southwell as chief financial officer. Mr Southwell has previously worked for large international businesses, mentored start-up companies in the technology sector, consulted with various FTS

Management accountant Greg Colgan has been appointed as the new chief executive of Dundee City Council. Mr Colgan, a Dundee native, graduated from the University of Dundee before completing his Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification with NCR in the city.

Linda Hanna has been appointed interim CEO at Scottish Enterprise. Steve Dunlop will leave Scottish Enterprise at the end of October, allowing for a two-week overlap to ensure a smooth transition.

Scottish sausage-skin and food casings producer Devro has appointed Rohan Cummings as chief financial officer and chief executive director. Mr Cummings takes over from Jackie Callaway, who announced this summer that she was leaving the group to take up her new role at Coats Group.

Accounting, advisory and business services group Azets has appointed Colin Haig as head of restructuring and Matthew Richards as a partner in the restructuring team. Mr Haig has been at the centre of the business restructuring industry for over 40 years, and is the current president of R3, the

Azets, the accountancy firm that was previously known as Campbell Dallas and Scott Moncrieff in Scotland, has appointed 31 graduate trainees and apprentices across Scotland.  Since 2013, 150 graduate trainees and apprentices have been recruited across Scotland by Azets and the former firms.&nbs