Appointments

Knight Frank has appointed Steve Dunbar to lead it's new ratings advisory service, with the deadline for the latest appeals process fast approaching. Mr Dunbar has joined Knight Frank as rating advisor, spearheading the new offering. Based in the firm’s Aberdeen office, he will provide support

RSM UK has appointed Rosemary Ford as a partner in its consulting team in Edinburgh, specialising in forensic accounting investigations. Ms Ford has over 16 years’ experience advising on complex and sensitive matters. Her expertise covers financial misconduct, accounting irregularities, suspec

Iain Henderson has been named as BDO's next senior partner following a vote by the firm's equity partners. He will take office on 1 October 2026, succeeding Matthew White, who will have completed the maximum of two four-year terms in the role.

Bk plus has appointed Calvin Bond as corporate finance partner, joining the firm's Glasgow office. Mr Bond will lead its Scottish deal advisory offering, advising SMEs, owner-managed businesses, private equity-backed businesses and private equity clients on acquisitions, business sales, growth fundi

Aberdeen mortgage and property specialist Alex Hutcheon + Co Solicitors has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Tyler McCraw as director, tasked with overseeing the firm's expanding commercial and corporate division. It marks a return to the firm for Mr McCraw who began h

Edinburgh-headquartered Hampden Bank has appointed Graeme Mann as business development director. Mr Mann joins the private bank’s Edinburgh office from Coutts. He is an experienced banking and business development professional with over 25 years in financial services, specialising in relations

Edinburgh-based artificial intelligence fintech Aveni has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Kent Mackenzie as chief commercial officer. With a career spanning over 20 years across tier-one banking institutions, consultancy and AI regtech, Mr Mackenzie brings deep expert

Integrated investor, developer, operator and asset manager PLATFORM_ has appointed Matt Garner as its new chief financial officer. He brings a wealth of financial experience from his 13 years of real estate CFO roles, most recently at Praxis Real Estate Management Limited. He has an extensive track

Morgan Stanley has confirmed the appointment of Angela McCann as head of Glasgow, where she will oversee the firm's Glasgow office and its contribution to a wide range of business functions central to Morgan Stanley's global operations. Having joined Morgan Stanley in 2006, she brings over two decad

Aberdeen-headquartered corporate finance firm Quantify Advisors has appointed Ryan Clark as a new corporate finance manager as it marks its second anniversary in business. Mr Clark joins the independent firm after eight years at Deloitte, where he worked as an Assistant Manager and subsequently as m

Edinburgh-headquartered Brodies has appointed Jonathan Lee as its new chief financial officer. Mr Lee will join the operational leadership team, bringing with him more than two decades of experience in financial services. Prior to joining the firm, he was director of finance and investment operation

Azets has appointed Matt Garside as debt advisory director for Scotland. Based in the firm's Edinburgh office, Mr Garside will support Scottish businesses seeking commercial, strategic finance packages, including invoice financing, asset-based lending and raising new or additional finance.

Dains has strengthened its leadership team in Scotland with two new partner and two director appointments, as part of 100 promotions across the UK and Ireland. Brian Thomson has been promoted to audit partner and Ian Brown to indirect tax partner.

The Aberdeen office of Azets has made its first partner-level external hire with the appointment of Brian McMurray. Mr McMurray joins the firm from global procurement company ESWL, where he served as finance director. He brings significant experience across both practice and industry, having previou

Aberdeen Investments has promoted Kate McGrath to head of ESG, fixed income, succeeding Marianne Zangerl who has been appointed global head of multi asset and alternative investment solutions. Ms McGrath will report to Jonathan Mondillo, global head of fixed income at Aberdeen, and will work closely