Appointments

Global management and technology consultancy Capco, part of Indian multinational Wipro, has appointed Zoe Hodge as a new partner focused on driving the continued growth of its insurance and wealth & asset management practices in the UK. Based in Scotland, Ms Hodge brings extensive experience in

Whisky producer Ardgowan Distillery Company Ltd has announced the internal promotion of Paula Gaffney to the role of finance director. Ms Gaffney, a Port Glasgow native, steps into the role following her successful tenure as company accountant at the firm.

Building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out business Tilbury Douglas has appointed Martin Harrison as its chief financial officer (CFO). With more than 20 years in construction and infrastructure, Mr Harrison has held senior roles at Tarmac Contracting, Vistry and Fulcrum Utility Services

The CFO of a UK hotel business has been elected president of ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Melanie Proffitt, CFO of Farncombe Estate, three award-winning hotels on a 400-acre estate near Broadway in the Cotswolds, will lead over 257,000 members and 530,000 future members

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has announced the appointment of Gail Boag as its new chief executive officer, effective 1 January 2026. Ms Boag, who currently serves as the institute's executive director learning and market development, will make history as the first femal

BDO LLP has announced a new regional managing partner for Scotland. Audit partner Mark McCluskey takes over the role and will oversee the 200-strong team in Edinburgh and Glasgow across four core business areas – audit, tax, deals and consulting, risk & outsourcing (CRO).

Sir Dave Lewis, the executive widely credited with steering Tesco out of the worst crisis in its history, has been appointed chief executive of the struggling drinks giant Diageo. He will take the helm of the FTSE 100 company on 1 January. The appointment is considered a significant coup for th

Jonathan Sutton and Marcus Pickering Royal Elizabeth Bond, a major new bonded Scotch whisky warehousing development on the outskirts of Edinburgh, has appointed two partners to bring gold-standard cask and inventory management to the heart of operations.

Commercial real estate advisory and services firm Newmark has expanded its Scottish business rates team with the appointment of John Russell as a partner in Glasgow. Ms Russell joins from BNP Paribas Real Estate, where he headed the Scottish Business Rates team.

UK fintech platform LendInvest Mortgages has hired Abbie McCluskey as business development manager for Scotland. Ms McCluskey will focus on building and strengthening relationships with mortgage brokers to drive the firm’s lending growth across Scotland. 

Harper Macleod has grown its banking and finance team and appointed a new partner. New partner Liana Di Ciacca joins with more than 15 years’ experience on a wide range of complex and high-value debt finance transactions. She advises both funders and borrowers on high profile Scots law matters

Chartered Financial Planner Jack Swan has joined the rockwealth Aberdeen team. Mr Swan moves to the firm’s Neo House office after seven years at AAB Wealth, becoming the fourth member of the local team.

William Grant & Sons is undergoing a significant leadership transition, following the sudden departure of its chief executive, Søren Hagh, and the appointment of a new executive board member. Mr Hagh has left the company less than two years after taking on the role on 1 January 2024. His

Johnston Carmichael has appointed Glen Small as head of construction and property, strengthening its commitment to supporting one of the UK’s most vital and dynamic sectors. Glen Small joined the independent accountancy and business advisory firm in April 2022, bringing extensive experience fr

Seven members of staff across all levels of the business have been promoted to director at Glasgow-based Consilium Chartered Accountants.