Appointments

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

The Edinburgh-born founder of Dubai-based agency White & Co has joined Simpson & Marwick as director of growth & innovation. Since launching his own business in 2021, Calum White has grown it to a team of 420 with a projected turnover exceeding £60 million – a remarkable mile

Finlay Scott has been appointed as a member of the Forth Valley NHS Board, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray MSP, has announced. Mr Scott brings extensive experience from a long career in financial services, working at Bank of Scotland, HBOS, and latterly serving as head of

AAB has announced a significant round of promotions, elevating three senior team members to partner and promoting a further 134 employees. The promotions, which affect over 10% of the firm’s 1,000-strong team, are a key part of its ongoing talent development strategy.

Responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS) has appointed impact investing pioneer Amir Rizwan to its board, as it steps up efforts to build an impact economy. Mr Rizwan is a prominent leader within the UK’s social investment and impact landscape, bringing over a decade&rsquo

7IM Private Client has strengthened its presence in Scotland with the appointment of Angus Robertson and the promotion of Morgan Leask as associate directors, financial planning. Mr Robertson joins from St. James’s Place, where he served as a Financial Adviser, supporting over 200 clients with

Homeless Network Scotland has appointed Alex MacEachin as treasurer to the board. Chartered accountant Alex trained and practised at multinational giant BDO and has extensive experience in property and construction finance. He joins HNS from real estate investment firm LXi REIT where he was finance

Homebuilder Cala Group has appointed Michael Rice as chief financial officer (CFO). Effective from 30 June 2025, Mr Rice joins Cala at a pivotal time as the business embarks on an exciting next chapter under new ownership.

Independent accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has appointed ecosystem expert Calum Purdie as its new head of technology and life sciences. Mr Purdie, who joined Johnston Carmichael two years ago, succeeds partner Shaun Millican, who is now head of business advisory and sits

Dains Group has appointed David Silver as group chair. Mr Silver brings more than two decades of investment banking experience, most recently serving as Head of European Investment Banking at a US investment bank for nine years.

The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has appointed Debbie McWilliams as chief commercial officer (CCO). Ms McWilliams, who has also been formal appointment to the SEC board, steps into the newly expanded role, within new chief executive’s Dominic McKay’s executive team at the SEC. This follow

Gilson Gray has appointed Monika Haidar as partner to lead its residential conveyancing practice in London. She brings over a decade of experience in residential property and inward investment, with a strong focus on the London market. She has advised overseas clients and played a key role in facili

Wealth manager RBC Brewin Dolphin has promoted senior director Zoe Gillespie to head its Glasgow office. Zoe, who is from Glasgow, joined RBC Brewin Dolphin as an investment manager in 2007 after beginning her career as a UK equity dealer at Barclays. Over the course of 18 years at RBC Brewin Dolphi

Hall Morrice has been named as a finalist for the Employer of the Year (Mid-tier) category of the 2025 Accounting Excellence Awards. The Aberdeen accountancy firm's latest award nomination comes just weeks after up-and-coming talent Peter Cowan took home the Rising Star award at the inaugural Financ

Legal firm Thorntons has expanded its commercial real estate team with two appointments. Simone Young, who has more than 25 years’ experience of advising all parties involved in the construction sector, joins as partner, and Stephanie Zak, who has worked in both practice and industry during he