Appointments

Haines Watts has enhanced its VAT services for owner managers in Scotland with the addition of Afshana Mohammad as new VAT manager. Ms Mohammad joins the firm’s VAT team with over 15 years’ worth of experience in both private practice and industry. She will be splitting her time between

TLT has strengthened its banking expertise with the recruitment of Euan Cluness as partner. Joining TLT from Addleshaw Goddard, Mr Cluness brings over a decade of experience advising banks and borrowers on some of the most complex debt finance transactions in the UK.

Following a round of promotions, acounting, audit, and tax advisory firm Saffery has signed a lease to move its Edinburgh team to new premises at 9 Haymarket Square later this year. The new office will provide more desk and collaboration space, accommodating Saffery’s growing Edinburgh-based t

Ian Phillips has become the new managing director of Robertson Construction Northern. With over three decades of experience in the industry, Mr Phillips' appointment comes six years after joining the business as operations director. He takes over from Frank Reid who has retired after 43 years o

Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP has promoted two of its lawyers to partner and seven to legal director. The newly-appointed partners are Kirsty Headden (pensions) and John Townsend (property and infrastructure).

Following on from the highest sales achieved in its 162-year history, Scottish Friendly has announced the appointment of a new chair as well as two new non-executive directors. John McGuigan, with over 25 years of executive experience, steps in as the financial mutual's new chair.

Bancon Group has promoted Jamie Tosh to the position of managing director for Bancon Homes and Bancon Construction. In his new position, Mr Tosh will have responsibility for the company's leadership and development. He will spearhead the implementation of safety protocols ensuring the well-being of

Glasgow-based corporate digital identity (CDI) firm Encompass Corporation has appointed seasoned finance executive Stuart Barnard as its first chief financial officer. Mr Barnard, who has more than 15 years of experience in the finance industry, particularly within start-up and scale-up organisation

Carol Nisbet has been appointed managing partner of CMS' Aberdeen office. She succeeds Norman Wisely, who served in the role for the past 10 years.

RSM UK has appointed Alex Tait as its new national head of risk and governance, with a mandate to accelerate growth and to support a strategic drive to strengthen the firm’s wider consulting advisory solutions. Mr Tait aims to double the size and scope of the firm's risk and governance busines

Tech-enabled business critical services group AAB has appointed Phil Dunn to its restructuring and recovery team. Mr Dunn, who is based in Glasgow-based, joins as restructuring and recovery director, bringing over 20 years restructuring experience within three of the Big Four accounting firms.

Scottish Land & Estates has appointed three new directors to its board. Angus Cheape, Alastair Orr Ewing and Michael Upton have been appointed following the rural business organisation’s AGM which was held on Monday evening.

Law firm Davidson Chalmers Stewart has appointed Laura Irvine managing partner. She succeeds firm co-founder Andrew Chalmers, who is taking over the role of chair from Alan Stewart.

Alison Cornwell CA has been appointed as the new president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) for 2024/25. Her appointment marks the fifth female to hold the position in ICAS’ 170-year history.

Local relationship bank Handelsbanken has appointed Kevin Hulse as its first corporate manager – business development for Edinburgh. Born and bred in the capital, the 43-year-old steps into the newly-created position after two years with the bank as a corporate manager, based at its Edinburgh