Scottish hospitality tech startup Stampede has reported strong growth over the last 12-18 months as its headcount has risen to 17 and has secured key contracts with businesses such as The Kitchin Group, Best Western Hotels, and Park Row in London. Julie Grieve, founder and CEO of Criton, has al
Appointments
Thomson Cooper Accountants has bolstered its workforce with the induction of six new trainees across its accounting, audit, tax, and wealth management departments, in its latest annual trainee intake. The recruits have been selected from a diverse pool of talent, including high school graduates, uni
Alba Bank – a Scottish challenger bank dedicated to supporting SMEs – has named Robert Sharpe as chair of the board and Andrew Lewis as chief risk officer as it gears up for launch. Moving into his new role as chair, Mr Sharpe brings with him over 45 years’ experience in retail ban
Shepherd and Wedderburn has appointed Sam Clarke as a partner in the law firm's real estate finance group. Joining from Acuity Law, where he was head of real estate finance, Mr Clarke brings over 16 years’ experience advising financial institutions, developers, investors and listed corporates
Aberdeenshire-headquartered construction group, Bancon, has appointed Kevin McColgan as its new chief executive. The experienced construction industry leader will take over the reins of the group, which comprises Bancon Homes, Bancon Construction and Deeside Timberframe, in September this year, foll
At a gala event to commemorate its 40th anniversary, Glasgow-based bookkeeping and accounting educational firm Ideal Schools announced a significant change in its leadership team. Founder Elias van den Akker, known as Al, confirmed his retirement and introduced the company's new managing director, B
Gilson Gray has promoted Vanessa Kennedy to the newly established position of director of marketing and business development. The newly created post, which merges leadership of the two functions, will see Ms Kennedy take responsibility for all of Gilson Gray’s marketing and business devel
Privately-owned whisky distillery Bladnoch Distillery has appointed a new leadership team to steer its global growth strategy. Owner, David Prior, who is stepping back from day-to-day operations but remains closely connected to the business, has assembled a dynamic team led by Glen Gribbon as C
TLT has appointed Keith Anderson as a partner in its Edinburgh office. Joining TLT from Gilson Gray, he brings over a decade of experience to the firm's commercial dispute resolution team in Scotland.
Simon Donaldson, a seasoned Edinburgh-based property expert, has joined the residential team at solicitors and estate agents Lindsays. Mr Donaldson has been appointed as a property manager within the firm’s residential property team, based in the capital, following 17 years with Simpson &
Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) has appointed Cheri Burns as communication strategy lead within its Young Professionals network (SFEYP). The appointment aims to engage and support the next generation of industry leaders.
Aiming to support the next generation of accountants, chartered accountancy firm Meston Reid & Co has appointed two graduate trainees, a graduate apprentice and a placement student. Its two new trainees – Natalia Cram and Daniel Lowden – have recently graduated from Robert Gordon Uni
Bathgate-based connectivity firm Clarus Networks Group has ushered in a new chapter with the launch of its maritime & energy division.
Aberdeen-based accountancy firm Hall Morrice has marked a significant milestone welcoming a record number of trainees Robert Gordon University (RGU). This recruitment surge is the firm's largest-ever intake of trainees and reflects the firm's commitment to investing in its team, evidenced by re
Edinburgh-based law firm Murray Beith Murray has appointed Alec Stewart as new partner. Mr Stewart will join Murray Beith Murray partners Ruthven Gemmell, Peter Shand, Andrew Paterson, Sophie Napier and Fraser Scott within the firm’s asset protection group in September.