Appointments

RSM UK has appointed Shannon Dowdles as a tax partner in its corporate tax team. Ms Dowdles is a chartered tax adviser with over 20 years’ experience advising large businesses in the energy sector on domestic and international tax, including the UK Continental Shelf. She is based in RSM’

UBS Global Wealth Management has appointed Andrew Sloan as a client advisor in Edinburgh. In his new role, Mr Sloan will create bespoke, holistic wealth management solutions for business owner and entrepreneur clients. His hire reinforces UBS’s commitment to providing locally informed, persona

Islay native Adam Hannett has officially been appointed master blender at Bruichladdich, a move that recognises his decade-long leadership in production at the progressive Islay distillery. Mr Hannett, 42, takes on the title after 10 years as head distiller, during which time he has helped define th

Thomson Cooper Accountants has welcomed seven new trainees as part of its annual intake. Coming from a variety of backgrounds, these talented individuals have been hand-picked from high schools, universities, and industry. They are joining Thomson Cooper Accountants across the firm’s accountin

Loganair has announced two key appointments as the operator celebrates being named the UK’s most punctual airline. Farrah Malik has joined the airline as interim chief financial officer, following the recent departure of Chris Gemmell. She brings over 20 years of senior leadership experience f

Johnston Carmichael has grown its construction and property incentives expertise with the appointment of a new tax specialist. Alison McGlashan has been appointed as a director in the company's Inverness office, strengthening its tax expertise in capital allowances and other construction and propert

Hamiltons Law Accountants has welcomed two new trainee law accountants – Jack Watson and Amy Watson. Both new starts will follow the firm's structured training and development programme, working towards their formal SOLAS qualification.

St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Kevin Johnston as its first finance director. Mr Johnston brings a wealth of experience to the role having been most recently commercial director and chief finance officer with Edinburgh Lei

Accountancy firm Henderson Loggie has expanded its trainee intake to 14 this year, welcoming 11 new starts this month alongside three recent recruits as part of its investment in developing future talent. The latest recruits include eight graduates, one modern apprentice, and four direct-entry train

The FSE Group has strengthened its Scottish team with the appointment of Gina Cleife as a new investment manager.

Mairi Prior has been promoted to finance director at SaxaVord Spaceport. The company this week announced changes to its leadership following the death of its CEO and co-founder, Frank Strang.

Edinburgh-based Breadalbane Finance has announced changes to its leadership team, with Peter Halley joining as managing director and James Johnstone promoted to director. Mr Halley, who will work alongside founder Jamie Lindsay, brings additional strength and strategic direction as the business cont

Major commercial property investor Spectrum Properties has appointed Stephanie Roddie as a director. A business and accountancy graduate of the University of the Highlands and Islands in Inverness, Stephanie will be responsible for both the company’s extensive commercial property lettings port

Gilson Gray has appointed Claire McNaught as legal director in its Glasgow private client team. She brings extensive experience from senior roles at Blackadders LLP and Fulton’s Solicitors, with expertise spanning wills and trusts, estate administration, and tax and succession planning.

Edinburgh-based Smart Data Foundry has appointed Gordon Baggott as its new chief data scientist. In his new role, Mr Baggott will spearhead the data science strategy for the University of Edinburgh subsidiary, driving research that promotes financial wellbeing, economic resilience, and informs polic