Appointments

Paul Lawrence has officially taken up the post of chief executive of the City of Edinburgh Council. Succeeding Andrew Kerr, who retires this weekend after nine years in the role and 42 years of public service, Paul will work closely with the existing management team and Leader Cammy Day to drive for

KPMG UK has appointed Vishal Chopra as its new senior partner for Scotland, taking responsibility for a team of over 900 across KPMG's Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Aberdeen offices. He has been based in Scotland throughout his professional career and takes on the prominent role having most recently led K

The Scottish Government has appointed Allan Clow and Melanie Collett as non-executive directors to the board of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic Kate Forbes approved three-year terms which came into effect from

Deloitte in Scotland has announced the promotion of three of its directors to partner, all three of whom started their careers as graduates with the firm. They have been promoted alongside 11 of the firm’s people to directors, and 215 promotions across Scotland in total.

Ryan Crighton, Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce's director of policy & marketing, has been appointed to lead True North's new marketing division. The communications and public affairs firm has appointed three new expert advisors alongside Mr Crighton. He will join the firm as a s

Claire Ogston has been made partner at Blackadders LLP and appointed head of the firm’s residential property unit. She joined the firm’s Aberdeen team earlier this year as director of residential property, after having had more than 17 years’ experience in residential property. Ms

Scottish commercial property company HFD has appointed Lisa Gribben as property management director to support the operation and growth of its serviced offices portfolio. Ms Gribben was previously a partner at commercial property consultancy Knight Frank, covering the whole of Scotland, and has over

Accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its leadership team with five senior promotions across the business. Three people have joined the firm’s partnership group and two have been promoted to director level. A further 92 people were promoted across the busi

AM Sci Tech, a subsidiary of Hurstwood Holdings, has appointed Jenn Foster as commercial lettings manager, strengthening its lettings and management team at Aberdeen Energy and Innovation Parks. Ms Foster brings a vast array of experience and knowledge from the oil and gas and property sec

Law firm CMS has appointed Sally Clark to the firm’s disputes resolution practice in the senior role of Of Counsel. Ms Clark joins from the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), where she developed extensive experience in a wide range of corporate and financial crime cases includ

abrdn plc has announced that CEO Stephen Bird is stepping down after four years of leading the asset and wealth management company. He will be succeeded by Jason Windsor, currently group chief financial officer, on an interim basis while a formal search for a permanent replacement is conducted.

Scotland-based family-controlled investment manager McInroy & Wood has announced the appointment of Wendy Ferguson as chief executive officer, effective June 2025, pending regulatory approval. Ms Ferguson, currently deputy CEO and director of operations & IT, has been with the firm since 201

Edinburgh-headquartered private bank Hampden & Co has appointed Tracey Davidson as its new chief executive officer. She will succeed Graeme Hartop, who is retiring after an 11-year tenure. Ms Davidson will officially join the bank in the autumn, coinciding with Mr Hartop's departure.

Unity Trust Bank has appointed Penny Hogan as its new chief financial officer. Ms Hogan first joined Unity in 2021 as financial controller, and her promotion to chief financial officer reflects her strong contribution to the business over the past three years.

Capital Credit Union (CCU) has appointed Colin Thomson to the newly created position of head of growth marketing. This appointment comes during a period of record-breaking growth for the Edinburgh-based ethical financial services organisation, which has seen its lending exceed £25 million for