Appointments

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Award-winning Scottish hospitality operator, Buzzworks Holdings, has appointed industry figure Robert Cook as its new non-executive chairman to guide its expansion into accommodation. Mr Cook brings over 35 years of experience in the premium hotel sector, including notable leadership roles as CEO of

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Wbg has appointed former Tesco Bank chief Benny Higgins as its new chairman to spearhead an ambitious national growth strategy. Currently chairman of Glasgow-based investment firm N4 Partners, whose seven-figure investment last year made it the majority shareholder of Wbg, Mr Higgins succeeds Lorna

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Supply chain membership organisation British Water has appointed Stephen Slessor, chief executive of Ross-shire Engineering (RSE), as chair, succeeding Dr Mark Fletcher, director and global water business lead at Arup. Mr Slessor brings extensive sector experience, spanning 25 years in engineering,

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CBI Scotland has appointed Gemma Foster, BAE Systems commercial director for Naval Ships, as vice chair. Ms Foster will support the work of recently appointed Scotland director Michelle Ferguson and associate director Mags Simpson. Ms Foster's extensive knowledge of the defence sector is allied to a

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Liam Coleman has been appointed interim chair of the Financial Ombudsman Service, effective from 10 October 2025. Mr Coleman has over 30 years’ extensive financial services, public sector and board experience. He was formerly chief executive officer of The Co-operative Bank, deputy group treas

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AAB has appointed Mark Lappin as its new head of tax, a move designed to strengthen the firm’s market-leading tax services across the UK and internationally. Based in London, Mr Lappin brings more than 25 years of experience in tax advisory and commercial leadership, including senior roles at

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Johnston Carmichael Wealth has appointed Leigh Townsley as a Chartered Financial Planner in its Glasgow office. Ms Townsley brings over 25 years of experience in financial services, including 18 years as a qualified financial planner. In her new role based in Glasgow, she will support Johnston Carmi

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Mill Architects director Richard Webb has been appointed to the board of Scottish Agritourism, joining at a pivotal moment for the sector. Scottish Agritourism represents more than 300 member businesses and is actively strengthening its governance ahead of hosting the inaugural Global Agritourism Co

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EY has named Sue Dawe its new Scotland managing partner, succeeding Ally Scott, who is moving to a UK-wide leadership role. Under Mr Scott's leadership, EY Scotland experienced sustained double-digit percentage revenue increases year on year, established a burgeoning private & mid-market platfor

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Neil Robb has been appointed chairman of Blackadders LLP. Mr Robb, partner and head of commercial real estate, will take up his role and join the board in August. At the same time, Simon Allison, head of the employment team, is stepping down from the board after serving a three-year term.

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Chartered Accountant Alison Cornwell has been appointed to the board of Scottish Ballet, bringing invaluable financial and governance experience from an international career in media and entertainment. Ms Cornwell began her career qualifying as a CA with PwC in Glasgow before spending five years in

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Gary Louttit, head of hospitality and leisure at Shepherd Chartered Surveyors, has been elected President of Glasgow Business Club. His appointment follows his nomination by the Club’s board and subsequent approval by its membership at its recent AGM.

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Aberdeen-based High Performance Robotics (HPR) has appointed New York energy executive Mitch Johnson as its new vice president to lead the company's international expansion. Mr Johnson brings more than 15 years of international experience in maritime and subsea operation – most recently with B

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