Appointments

Mackie’s of Scotland has appointed Stuart Common as managing director, as Mac Mackie steps down from the role and takes up his new position as executive chairman. Mr Common, 36, has secured the role after working at the family business for more than 16 years at the Aberdeenshire firm, lat

Seven young people have been appointed in a range of posts in the Outer Hebrides by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). The posts, which have all been filled in recent months, are based in Benbecula and Stornoway and have an important part in helping businesses and communities to develop and gro

Payment orchestration provider BR-DGE has revealed its plans for the coming year, from changes to its senior management team and a new appointment, to a deepening of its footprint in the retail sector, product strategy, and plans for further expansion. The Edinburgh-based firm is forecasting healthy

Interpath Advisory has welcomed the arrival of director Tom Rawlinson, who has been appointed to lead the firm’s transaction services offering in Scotland. Mr Rawlinson, who joins the firm from FTI Consulting and who will be based out of the firm’s Edinburgh office, has over 12 years&rsq

Former director of customer success EMEA at international payments provider EML, David O’Neil, has joined Scottish fintech Miconex as client success director. Mr O'Neil will form a key part of the fintech’s senior leadership team as it continues its expansion journey across the UK, Irela

Financial mutual Scottish Friendly has appointed Stephen Campbell as chief operating officer. Mr Campbell has over 25 years’ experience within the financial services industry, with extensive knowledge of delivering large-scale and complex solutions to improve performance across technology and

Haines Watts’ corporate finance team is celebrating another year of business having welcomed two new team members, celebrated two promotions, completed a series of deals across the region, and have a pipeline of over 24 deals secured ahead of 2023. Alex Glennie and Rebecca Patterson both joine

The Scottish Government has appointed Ellis Watson as chief business advisor to the First Minister, after creating the new role as part of its strategy to drive sustainable growth and long term economic success for Scotland. Mr Watson has held senior positions at a number of companies including John

Isio, pensions, wealth and investment advisory business, has announced three senior promotions in Scotland as the firm continues to grow its offering across its Glasgow and Edinburgh offices. John McAleer, Andrew Singh and Tony Hodgson have all been promoted in recognition of their contributions to

Cushman & Wakefield’s Scottish business chair David Davidson is to retire in March after a 31-year career with the firm and will be succeeded as head of capital markets Scotland by Stephen Bibby. Mr Davidson joined Cushman & Wakefield in 1992 to lead what was then Healey & Baker&rs

Financial advice and consultancy firm Wealth Professional has appointed David Webster to a director role, as the firm continues to grow. Recently Mr Webster has provided consultancy to some of the UK’s largest financial advice firms, guiding them through the adoption of new advice propositions

Real estate advisor CBRE has strengthened its capital markets team in Scotland with the appointment of Andrew Shiells. He has joined the firm as a senior director from JLL. He has over 20 years’ investment experience, advising a broad range of national and international clients in the commerci

Evelyn Partners, wealth management and professional services group, has appointed David Rankin as the new managing partner covering its Edinburgh and Aberdeen offices.

Commercial property expert Stephanie Nichol has been made a partner at Balfour and Manson. She has specialised in commercial property for more than 20 years and has high-level experience across the sector, working with a very wide range of clients.

Stagecoach Group Limited has announced the appointment of Bruce Dingwall to chief financial officer, effective 1 February 2023. Mr Dingwall is currently director of finance at the group and has been with the business for nearly 10 years.