Appointments

The David Hume Institute has announced Professor Paul Atkinson as its new chair, at a time when Scotland faces growing economic and policy challenges. Prof Atkinson succeeds Professor Jan Bebbington and Liz Ditchburn CB, who step down as co-chairs following a period of significant contribution to th

Eden Mill Distillery has appointed Steven Kersley as chief executive officer. Mr Kersley, who brings over a decade of senior leadership experience in the Scotch whisky and craft spirits industry, takes the helm with an ambitious agenda to establish a world-class spirits brand rooted in its home of S

Newton Property Management has appointed Martin Brown as its first non-executive director. A founder of Fleet Alliance, Mr Brown brings three decades of experience building and scaling successful businesses. He was key to vehicle leasing and fleet management firm Fleet Alliance's growth, culminating

Commercial cleaning firm Capital Service Solutions has appointed Jill Thomson as head of business development. Ms Thomson brings over 14 years of experience within the cleaning and integrated facilities management sector. Throughout her career, she has built up a strong foundation of experience and

Blackwood Homes & Care has appointed Jenni Fairbairn as its new permanent director of finance & business services. Ms Fairbairn, currently working as a business specialist for South of Scotland Enterprise, and previously in senior finance roles at CHAS and Viewpoint Housing, will be joining

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Geoff Day as executive director of engagement and the promotion of Cat Devaney CA to executive director of learning. With an illustrious international career spanning 25 years, Mr D

JP Morgan has strengthened its UK retail banking operation by poaching Kunal Malani from Monzo, where he has served as chief banking officer since 2020. Mr Malani, a seasoned retail banker whose career includes stints at Barclays and HSBC, will now lead Chase UK, the Wall Street giant's digital bank

Motherwell-headquartered Accountants Plus has hired seasoned professional Mark Mulholland, a specialist in charities and agricultural businesses across Scotland, as a partner. The Lanarkshire firm, formed as a one-man operation by senior partner Bryan Wood in 2001, now has an annual turnover just sh

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has welcomed Ian Duddy as its new international director. Mr Duddy brings over 25 years of experience in senior government roles, including the Foreign Office and Scottish Government. Most recently, Mr Duddy was chief executive to the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry.

Aberdeen Investments has appointed Parker Wertz as chief financial officer for the group’s asset management business. Mr Wertz assumed his role in March and reports jointly to Xavier Meyer, Chief Executive Officer, Investments, and Siobhan Boylan, group chief financial officer of Aberdeen plc.

Lismore Real Estate Advisors has promoted Chrissie Clancy-Crofts to senior surveyor within its Edinburgh-based team. Chrissie first engaged with Lismore in 2022 through a work experience programme, while studying and subsequently joined the firm in November 2024.

Aberdein Considine has recognised 15 talented employees working from Peterhead to Manchester in the firm’s latest round of promotions. Promoted to partner are: conveyancing senior associates Samantha Gilbert (Westhill), Katie Hutchinson (Union Street), Stevie Kelman (Stonehaven / Banchory) and

Azets has appointed Josh Creedy as a tax partner as it continues to expand its private client and SME tax services offerings. Somerset-born Mr Creedy, a tax consultant with nearly a decade of experience at a ‘big four’ firm, will work mainly from Azets’ Edinburgh and Glasgow office

Lindsays has made three appointments to its rural team. Linda Tinson, Lorna McKay and Sarah Taylor join the firm as a consultant, partner and director respectively.

The James Hutton Institute has appointed Jane Mitchell CA as a non‑executive director to its board. Born and raised on her family farm in Inverurie, Ms Mitchell brings more than 30 years of experience in the finance sector to the institute. She currently serves in a business advisory role with acc