Appointments

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

Knight Frank has appointed veteran office agent Simon Capaldi as the new head of its Glasgow office agency team. Mr Capaldi is more than 25 years qualified and has been with the independent commercial property consultancy in Edinburgh since 2013, becoming a partner four years later. He previous

LGT Wealth Management has appointed experienced advisor Kirsty Thomson as a wealth planner in its Edinburgh office. Ms Thomson brings over 15 years of experience supporting high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) since beginning her career as a solicitor in 2009; with particular expertise in retirement a

RSM UK has recruited Stephen Harrison into its risk and governance team, reinforcing the firm’s technology risk and governance capabilities in Scotland and throughout the UK. With a career spanning over 24 years, mainly in big 4 firms, and also in industry, Mr Harrison brings extensive financi

Wbg has appointed Garry Clarke CA as its new chief financial officer to spearhead the firm’s ambitious growth strategy. Mr Clarke was most recently finance director and chief operating officer at Localist (formerly known as Enterprise Foods). The high-level appointment further bolsters Wb

Specialty pharmaceuticals business Kelso Pharma has appointed Alan King as its next chief financial officer as it announces the retirement of founding director and CFO Allan Watson. Apposite Capital-backed Kelso Pharma is focused on bringing innovative, value-added, specialty medicines to internatio

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has bolstered its commercial property team with the appointment of Stuart Dickie as a new associate. Mr Dickie joins the expanding team based in Edinburgh’s Hope Street office. He brings a wealth of experience across the real estate spectrum, wit

Financial leader and arts advocate John Taylor has been appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Edinburgh International Festival. Formerly president of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, he brings a wealth of experience from senior roles at the Bank of England and as a governor of the Royal

Award-winning Scottish hospitality operator, Buzzworks Holdings, has appointed industry figure Robert Cook as its new non-executive chairman to guide its expansion into accommodation. Mr Cook brings over 35 years of experience in the premium hotel sector, including notable leadership roles as CEO of

Wbg has appointed former Tesco Bank chief Benny Higgins as its new chairman to spearhead an ambitious national growth strategy. Currently chairman of Glasgow-based investment firm N4 Partners, whose seven-figure investment last year made it the majority shareholder of Wbg, Mr Higgins succeeds Lorna

Scottish green chemical manufacturer Celtic Renewables has bolstered its senior leadership team with the appointment of Kerry Crawford as chief financial officer and Bettina Brierley as chief commercial officer. Ms Brierley and Ms Crawford have been brought on as Celtic Renewables seeks to scale up

Supply chain membership organisation British Water has appointed Stephen Slessor, chief executive of Ross-shire Engineering (RSE), as chair, succeeding Dr Mark Fletcher, director and global water business lead at Arup. Mr Slessor brings extensive sector experience, spanning 25 years in engineering,

CBI Scotland has appointed Gemma Foster, BAE Systems commercial director for Naval Ships, as vice chair. Ms Foster will support the work of recently appointed Scotland director Michelle Ferguson and associate director Mags Simpson. Ms Foster's extensive knowledge of the defence sector is allied to a

Liam Coleman has been appointed interim chair of the Financial Ombudsman Service, effective from 10 October 2025. Mr Coleman has over 30 years’ extensive financial services, public sector and board experience. He was formerly chief executive officer of The Co-operative Bank, deputy group treas

AAB has appointed Mark Lappin as its new head of tax, a move designed to strengthen the firm’s market-leading tax services across the UK and internationally. Based in London, Mr Lappin brings more than 25 years of experience in tax advisory and commercial leadership, including senior roles at