Appointments

William Duncan Accountants, a part of the Dains Group of Companies, has appointed Graeme Bryson as the new managing partner, effective from 1 January 2024. The transition sees Robert Fergusson, who served as managing partner since 2011, stepping into the role of evolve delivery lead for the broader

North Sea oil and gas operator Ithaca Energy has announced the departure of its chief executive officer, Alan Bruce, who led the company through its successful IPO in November 2022. Effective immediately, the board has appointed Iain Lewis, the chief financial officer, as the interim CEO while activ

Strengthening its Scottish team, Virgin Money has appointed Adam Galbraith as agricultural business manager for Central Scotland. Effective from the 1 January 2024, the appointment further underlines the bank’s long-term commitment to build a growing team of specialist advisors for a farming i

Ministers have welcomed Parliamentary approval of the proposed new chair and two land commissioners of the Scottish Land Commission (SLC). Ministers selected Michael Russell as the new chair of the SLC, and Craig MacKenzie and Deborah Roberts as land commissioners, following recommendations presente

Sandy Grant, the managing director of Tulloch Homes, has announced his retirement plans for spring 2024, concluding a 21-year tenure at the Scottish housebuilder. Mr Grant joined the company as group financial director in 2003 and was promoted to managing director in 2021.

WJM partner Angus MacLeod has been named as an ambassador for Highland Renewables, a new initiative between the tourism and renewables sectors. Highland Renewables aims to create a platform where key stakeholders from tourism and energy can come together, aligning their efforts to dri

Drinks manufacturer and owner of Tennet's Lager C&C Group plc has appointed Andrew Andrea as its new chief financial officer and executive director, effective 1 March 2024. Ralph Findlay, who has served as executive chair since May 2023, will revert to the role of non-executive chair following

To reflect recent growth and deliver on succession planning, Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has announced six promotions across its residential and commercial operations in Scotland. Edinburgh office residential surveyor Ed Cook and Glasgow office commercial agency surveyor Adam Honeyman become partne

Keoghs is continuing its expansion in Scotland with the appointment of two new partners in the motor and disease teams at its Glasgow offices. Laurie Traynor and Zoe Strong, previously from Ince & Co and Weightmans respectively, will join Keoghs Scotland.

Real estate advisory CBRE has appointed Sarah Hagen as a director at the firm's Glasgow office. She will lead the Glasgow Office Agency team with responsibility for investor and occupier services. Ms Hagen joins following a nine-year stint at Knight Frank, where she has been a partner.

Loganair has announced Chris Gemmell as its new chief financial officer. Set to assume his role from 1 March 2024 at the regional airline's Glasgow headquarters, Mr Gemmell will steer the Finance, HR, and IT departments.

SGN has announced the appointment of Darren Elsom as its new chief operating officer. Mr Elsom is a highly respected senior leader in the energy sector with over 30 years’ experience. He will oversee SGN’s operations, engineering, asset management and customer service.

Savills has enhanced its infrastructure and projects division in Scotland with the appointment of Jessica Arrowsmith as a new operations director. Ms Arrowsmith, based in Savills' Edinburgh office, joins from Edinburgh Airport where she led the change management programme for the operations tea

Johnston Carmichael has reinforced its business advisory team by appointing Jim Lockhart as a new partner in its expanding Glasgow office, which saw 13 promotions in December. Mr Lockhart has over 25 years of experience working across the finance sector for firms of all sizes, ranging from a five-pa

Inverclyde-based Ardgowan Distillery has appointed David Keir a new sales and marketing director as it begins construction on its £20 million state of the art ‘cathedral of whisky’. With more than 25 years’ experience building premium spirits brands, including Bruichladdich,