Appointments

HNH Partners has shared plans for growth and team expansion following a series of recent appointments. The multi-disciplinary corporate finance advisory firm, which has flagship offices in both Belfast and Edinburgh, confirmed the growth plans as it launched a new corporate identity.

Forvis Mazars has appointed Ryan Crilley as audit partner across its Glasgow and Edinburgh offices. Mr Crilley will work with privately owned businesses, navigating clients through the complexities of financial reporting and regulatory compliance market. He will also support the wider team with thei

SGN has announced that Simon Kilonback will become its new chief executive officer. He joined the energy network business in September 2023 as chief financial officer and will take over from Mark Wild who is leaving to run the high-speed rail project HS2.

Pinsent Masons has appointed Edinburgh-based partner Walter Clark to join its UK financial services corporate team. Mr Clark is an M&A lawyer with a primary focus on deals in the financial services sector across the UK, particularly for clients with a strong presence in Scotland.

Glasgow-headquartered ZLX Business Solutions, which specialises in research and development (R&D) tax credits among other financial solutions, has appointed Francis Kiernan to its board in the newly-created non-executive director role. With a career spanning more than 30 years in energy and

WeDO Scotland has named Richard Simpson, joint managing director of Tayburn, one of Scotland’s longest-standing creative agencies, as its new chair, along with a further two new advisory board members. Mr Simpson takes over from Glasgow entrepreneur Gordon White, managing director of fatBuzz.

Food ingredients firm Macphie Ltd has appointed Angela Willows as chief financial officer (CFO). Ms Willows, who previously held global leadership roles at Nestlé in Switzerland and Canada, brings more than two decades of experience in finance and business strategy.

The Aberdeen office of Azets has appointed four senior hires with Graeme Cran, David Urquhart, Fraser Murray all joining the 15 strong tax team as, respectively, associate director and senior managers, whilst Greg Houston joins the accounts & business advisory services (ABAS) team as a director.

Hamiltons Law Accountants has promoted Jade Blair to head of law accountancy. Ms Blair has been with Hamilton Law Accountants since it opened its doors in October 2023, and initially started as a trainee law accountant at its predecessor firm Hamilton Mullan Law Accountants.

Andrew Tweedie has been appointed to the newly created role of chief financial officer (CFO) at Bancon Group, as the Aberdeenshire-based business reshapes its leadership team with several appointments. As part of the new leadership structure, Bob McAlpine has also been appointed executive chairman,

Law firm Davidson Chalmers Stewart has promoted its head of construction, Simone Young, making her the firm’s 13th partner. Recruited in 2015, Ms Young is a non-contentious construction law specialist with extensive experience acting for a variety of clients across the sector. Based in Davidso

Ashley Howieson has joined Deeside Timberframe as its new business development manager, following her successful tenure at the Muir Group. With 17 years of experience in the construction industry, including 14 in timber frame, Ashley brings a wealth of knowledge, energy, and enthusiasm to the team.

Audit Scotland's board has appointed Chartered Accountant Colin Crosby OBE as its new chair. Mr Crosby joined the board as an independent non-executive director in 2020. He has significant leadership experience across the public, private and third sectors, and was formerly CEO of a subsidiary of Abe

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce has strengthened its board of directors in a move to boost its fight for greater investment and support for Scotland’s businesses. President Stephen Leckie said: "At a critical time for business in Scotland, with huge budget pressures for both the UK and Scott

Craig Reid CA has been named partner at Armstrong Watson, and will head up the firm's accounting and business services team in Glasgow. He joins the accountancy, business and financial advisory firm in Blythswood Square after four years as a director at Mazars, where he led the Scottish SME team.