Appointments

Blackadders LLP has announced a raft of promotions in its Glasgow office. Taylor Henry has been promoted from senior solicitor to associate in the private client team and both Ethan Laing in the commercial real estate team and Natasha Connelly in residential property have been promoted from solicito

Dundee-headquartered global L&D business Insights Learning and Development has welcomed Tricia Nelson as its new global marketing, brand and sales director. Ms Nelson's appointment completes Insights executive leadership structure and an appointment of this calibre reflects the scale of their gl

The Insolvency Service has appointed Duncan Beach as its new chief executive, a move designed to strengthen the agency's capabilities in tackling financial crime and fostering economic confidence. Mr Beach, formerly the managing director and global head of risk & compliance transformation at HSB

Ingenza Limited, the Edinburgh-based contract research, development and manufacturing organisation (CRDMO), has appointed Nick Challoner as its new chief executive officer. Mr Challoner brings over three decades of experience to the role at Ingenza, which was founded in 2003 as a University of Edinb

Aberdeen-based chartered accountancy Hall Morrice has made two promotions to enhance its tax department. Esme Bell has been promoted to the role of tax manager whilst Alex Duncan has taken on the role of senior tax manager.

Rutland Square Spirits Ltd has strengthened its UK and India teams with four major hires, as the fast-growing Scottish–Indian spirits brand continues its rapid expansion across two continents. The appointments come during a period of exceptional momentum for the business, including recently re

Glasgow-based 91BC Property Services has appointed Laura Goodlet CA as head of finance as the company continues to strengthen its leadership team and build for sustainable long-term growth. Ms Goodlet is a Chartered Accountant with a strong background in both practice and industry. She trained with

HSBC Holdings has confirmed Brendan Nelson as its permanent chairman, concluding a seven-month search to replace Mark Tucker. The appointment has surprised the market, coming just one day after CEO Georges Elhedery stated that Mr Nelson, 76, had expressed a desire not to commit to the role for the t

Manchester-headquartered AMS Accountants Group has launched its expansion into Scotland, securing more than £200,000 in contracts within its opening weeks. Backed by fresh investment from Macquarie Capital, the group aims to challenge traditional consolidators by building a £20 million S

Edinburgh-based satellite technology firm Sofant Technologies, developer of low-power RF MEMS beamforming technology, has appointed Will Whitehorn to its board of directors as chairman, effective January 2026. This appointment marks a significant milestone for Sofant as the company transitions from

Aberdeen-headquartered John Wood Group plc has appointed Jade Moore as group chief financial officer, effective immediately. She replaces interim CFO Iain Torrens, who moves into the CEO role as part of the acquisition agreement with Sidara.

Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its leadership team with four senior promotions in Glasgow. Two new partners and two new directors will now be based in the Glasgow office, with a further four directors promoted across the firm’s wider network.

Kier's chief financial officer Simon Kesterton is stepping down from the group at the end of the year, the firm announced today. As part of the company’s executive team, and an executive director of the Kier Group board, Simon has played a pivotal role in transforming Kier and strengthening it

Bank of Scotland has appointed Matthew Peters as area director for Edinburgh and East of Scotland. Mr Peters, who took up the role in October, is based at the bank’s office at The Mound and will lead a team of seven, including five relationship managers and two relationship directors. Together

Law firm Gillespie Macandrew has expanded its private client & tax team with the appointment of Kelley Thomson as tax senior. Based in the firm's Glasgow office, Ms Thomson joins from a Big Four firm, bringing extensive expertise in tax analysis and compliance to the role.