Scotland’s new Community Wealth Building Bill holds the power to reimagine enterprise, innovation and investment as part of a fairer new economic era, a global expert believes. Neil McInroy says a whole-of-government commitment to community-rooted wealth creation will steer economic change whi
Appointments
See all articlesLoganair has appointed Ronnie Matheson to its executive team as chief commercial officer. Mr Matheson will take up the new post on Monday, succeeding Luke Lovegrove, who is stepping down in 2026 to pursue new opportunities outside Scotland.
Edinburgh-based Multrees Investor Services has announced two senior leadership appointments, with Martyn Johnson becoming chief operating officer and Carole Lamond appointed chief culture and communications officer. Multrees provides bespoke custody, investment administration, and platform services
Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has appointed James Paterson as head of tax in Scotland. Mr Paterson joined BDO in 2006, having trained in BDO’s London real estate tax team before relocating back to Scotland in 2016 and making partner in 2017.
AAB has recruited Andrew Webster as a virtual finance partner in the firm's Aberdeen office. Mr Webster's appointment strengthens AAB's virtual finance function, which supports businesses across all aspects of the finance function from day-to-day transactional work to senior strategic finance helpin
Chartered accounting and business advisory firm Saffery is continuing its expansion in Edinburgh after appointing 15 new team members across its corporate tax, accounting and audit divisions.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has appointed Katie Close CA as its new director of tax. Katie Close will lead the ICAS tax team, overseeing technical content and resources for over 24,000 members working in more than 85 countries.
Accountancy
See all articlesChartered accounting and business advisory firm Saffery is continuing its expansion in Edinburgh after appointing 15 new team members across its corporate tax, accounting and audit divisions.
A wish-list of seven policies to boost hard-hit SMEs has been sent to the Chancellor by accountancy and business advisory firm Azets, which advises more than 80,000 SMEs. Praveen Gupta, Azets’ UK head of tax, called for Rachel Reeves to “encourage and enable SMEs to invest, innovate and
New independent research commissioned by ICAS (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland) has exposed a persistent culture of stigma surrounding women’s health and wellbeing in the accounting profession.
The CFO of a UK hotel business has been elected president of ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Melanie Proffitt, CFO of Farncombe Estate, three award-winning hotels on a 400-acre estate near Broadway in the Cotswolds, will lead over 257,000 members and 530,000 future members
Seven members of staff across all levels of the business have been promoted to director at Glasgow-based Consilium Chartered Accountants.
Business
See all articlesScottish business Phlo, the digital healthtech provider headquartered in Glasgow, employing over 120 people across the UK, has been awarded the HealthTechX Growth Award 2025. The online pharmacy has been recognised for its seamless, patient-focused approach to healthcare and exceptional growth, inno
A renewable energy start-up is preparing to capture opportunities in the fast-growing green hydrogen sector – projected to be worth $230 billion (c. £175bn) globally by 2032 – after receiving support from Business Gateway and through the East Renfrewshire Accelerator (ERA) Programm
An independent report, Scaling Scotland: Building the Engine for the Next 50 Years of Prosperity, by former Skyscanner C-suite executive Shane Corstorphine and a high-level panel of business leaders has addressed what is increasingly recognised as a significant challenge for Scotland’s busines
After nearly three decades in the world of corporate finance, banker Mark Hull has made a radical career change, trading his desk for the outdoors to launch the new Greensleeves Lawn Care franchise in South Glasgow. Originally from Belfast, Mr Hull initially trained as a chartered accountant and wen
A growing number of employers across the capital are committing to paying the real Living Wage, which now sits at £13.45. New numbers released to mark Living Wage Week have revealed that there are now 790 accredited employers, collectively employing over 221,000 workers across Edinburgh.



