Appointments

Quality assurance specialist 2i has announced the appointment of David Scott as Strategic Adviser. Having retired from his executive role as chief enterprise technology officer at Aberdeen Group in April 2025, Scott brings over three decades of experience linking technology strategy to business outc

The SPFL Trust has announced the appointment of finance and governance leader Charles Barnett as its new chair, as the charity continues to expand its impact across communities in Scotland through the power of football. Experienced non-exec director Mr Barnett takes over from Bernadette Malone, who

Cazenove Capital, the wealth management business of Schroders in the UK, has appointed Lynsey Carson as business development director for Scotland and the North. In this newly created role, Ms Carson will accelerate the firm’s growth and presence in the Discretionary Fund Management (DFM) mark

Quantify Advisors has appointed a new corporate finance manager alongside completing financial due diligence on its first fully overseas transaction outside of the UK. Sean Gibson joins the Aberdeen-headquartered corporate finance firm following over six years at Deloitte where, as assistant manager

The Scotland team of growth capital investor BGF has promoted several members of its senior Edinburgh-based team, underlining Scotland’s centrality to its wider strategy. Patrick Graham, regional partner, who has grown and led the Scotland team by overseeing £400m of investment across 60

Angel Capital Scotland (ACS) has appointed a new board of directors, with Niki McKenzie, joint managing director of Archangels, taking on the role of chair with effect from 1 January 2026. The announcement follows the appointment of Margaret Morton as ACS's first chief executive officer in September

AAB has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Gary Harding as head of audit. Mr Harding joins AAB with significant experience as audit partner having held roles at EY, BDO and Grant Thornton. In his new role, he will be responsible for the strategic leadership and continued

Five years after launching his Glasgow-based recruitment business, Craig McKellar has hired his first employee as he embarks on the next stage in its development. Alex Hill will become a senior consultant at McKellar Consulting and will focus on accountancy and finance markets across Scotland.

Port Glasgow-headquartered specialist paper and cardboard packaging manufacturer, McLaren Corrugate, part of the McLaren Packaging family, has appointed Jennifer Riddell as managing director. A proven business leader with both domestic and international experience leading and developing manufacturin

Accountancy firm bk plus has strengthened its team in Glasgow with the appointment of David Meldrum as restructuring partner, and the promotion of Christie Murphy to tax director. Mr Meldrum brings over 18 years’ experience in both personal and corporate restructuring and has developed a stron

Glasgow-based charity The Robertson Trust has welcomed Vivien Currie MBE, Alison Macdonald and Dr James McCourt as new committee members. Ms Currie has joined the governance, nominations, remuneration and finance (GNRF) committee, while Ms Macdonald and Dr McCourt join the audit and risk committee.

Jacqui Gale MBE, Luke Logan, Cameron Murray, Stuart Patrick CBE and Greig Rooney have been appointed to the board of Scottish Enterprise. The five new members were appointed to the board by Kate Forbes at the beginning of the year and will serve until 31 December 2028.

BGF has reported strong activity in Scotland through 2025, with a successful new deal, follow-on to support growth in the portfolio and three positive exits, including one with a partial reinvestment. The growth capital investor last year completed a £15 million investment in Cruden, one of Sc

KPMG UK has announced a series of promotions in its Aberdeen office, with Chris Brown taking on the role of audit director. Mr Brown will play a key role in supporting audit clients across the region, working closely with businesses operating in sectors including energy, infrastructure and the wider

Bank of Scotland has appointed Alison Scott as area director for Glasgow and the West of Scotland. Ms Scott will lead a team of experienced Relationship Directors and Relationship Managers and will support a diverse range of sectors including professional services, hospitality, manufacturing, retail