Appointments

Edinburgh's Smart Data Foundry (SDF), a University of Edinburgh subsidiary, has appointed Dougie Robb as its permanent chief executive officer. Previously interim CEO since May, Robb will spearhead the organisation's next growth phase, focusing on leveraging financial data to combat poverty and ineq

Armstrong Watson has appointed Kirsty Wilson as tax director in its Glasgow office. With 25 years of experience in both in-house and practice roles, Ms Wilson brings significant expertise to the firm's corporate tax team in Scotland.

KPMG UK has made three key appointments to its corporate finance team in Scotland, following a recent national award win. Samantha O’Neill has been promoted to M&A associate director, recognising her significant contributions over more than eight years with the firm. Having worked across b

Martin Pibworth, chief commercial officer, SSE, has been appointed CBI Scotland chair as the business community targets long-term sustainable growth in Scotland. Mr Pibworth brings substantial business experience, particularly in the sustainability and net zero sectors, that are essential to unlocki

Lindsays has launched a new service – and appointed a new partner – advising individuals and businesses on immigration issues. Gurjit Pall, an experienced Glasgow-based immigration lawyer, has started work as a partner today to lead the new service. With more than a decade of experience

The board of directors of Julius Baer Group Ltd is set to nominate Noel Quinn as new non-executive chairman for election to the board at the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) on 10 April 2025. He will succeed Romeo Lacher, who, as announced on 27 January 2025, has decided not to seek re-election

Rob Aberdein has been appointed as group managing director of Simpson & Marwick. Mr Aberdein returns to the helm after three years as chief commercial officer at Progeny, the private-equity backed professional services firm that acquired Moray Group in 2022, a business he founded.

SRG LLP Chartered Accountants has appointed Scott Hunter as partner of the firm, strengthening the firm’s leadership team and further building on its expertise in audit, accountancy, and business advisory services. Mr Hunter brings over 20 years of experience in the industry, having previ

Abrdn plc has announced the appointment of Siobhan Boylan as its new chief financial officer (CFO) and executive director, pending regulatory approval Ms Boylan, currently CFO of Coutts & Co and a non-executive director at Jupiter Fund Management plc, is expected to join the company during the s

Wood Group has appointed Iain Torrens as interim chief financial officer (CFO). Mr Torrens will also join the company’s board as an executive director, effective immediately. His appointment is interim while the company conducts a comprehensive search process for a permanent CFO, followin

Johnston Carmichael has expanded its audit capabilities with the appointment of Jane Ferguson as a new partner. Ms Ferguson has joined from a Big Four audit team and has more than 18 years’ experience in audit, assurance and financial reporting across Scotland.

Towers Watson, a WTW business with Scotland offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, has expanded its senior team, with the appointment of Keith McInally and Heather Meighan. Mr McInally, based in Edinburgh, joins as a director in the retirement team, to lead investment strategy for WTW's Scottish retireme

Chartered surveying firm DM Hall has recognised the achievements of six colleagues with the appointment of two new directors and four new associates. Calum Riach and Lesley Coghill, who are both part of the firm’s highly successful Inverness office, have been promoted to director status and Br

Aberdein Considine has boosted its Aberdeen-headquartered corporate division with the appointment of new associate solicitor Michael Leith. Mr Leith joins Aberdein Considine’s corporate and business advisory team led by partner Ritchie Whyte in “one of the firm’s busiest periods fo

Henderson Loggie has appointed Melissa Fogwill as its first chief technology officer (CTO) to drive customer-centric digital transformation across the firm. Ms Fogwill joins Henderson Loggie from her role as digital, data, and technology manager at housing and social organisation, Hillcrest. Having