Appointments

Tricapital Angels has appointed former joint senior partner and chief investment officer at Baillie Gifford Richard Burns to its board as a non-executive director. The Melrose-based investment syndicate also revealed that investor and ocean technology entrepreneur Mogens Mathieson is taking on an ex

Accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has appointed its first chief technology officer, a new audit partner and two other senior leaders to strengthen its team across the UK. Tamsyn Weston joins as chief technology officer leading the firm’s strategy across IT, cyber secur

Barclays has hired one of Bank of America's most senior bankers as part of a shake-up of its investment bank team to compete with larger Wall Street rivals. The UK lender has hired Mike Joo to serve as co-chief executive at its investment bank, while Adeel Khan will be promoted to co-chief executive

Iain Morrison has been appointed as Regional Managing Director, Commercial Mid-Market (CMM), for the Royal Bank of Scotland, replacing Judith Cruickshank who was appointed as Chief Operating Officer of the bank's retail business earlier this year. Mr Morrison brings three decades of experience

Aberdeen-based professional services firm AAB has strengthened its Central Scotland leadership team with the appointment of Malcolm Crawford as Business Development Partner, and the promotion of Corporate Finance Partner Iain Walker to Head of Central Scotland. Mr Crawford joins the company with a s

Aon, the global professional services firm, has bolstered its commercial risk business in Scotland with the appointment of Andy Hall, the former Barclays head of corporate banking for central Scotland, to the role of ambassador. With more than 30 years’ experience in senior banking roles, Mr H

Accountants and business advisors CT has announced that Michael Jamieson, from its personal tax team, has been promoted to partner.  Mr Jamieson joined the Edinburgh firm a year ago as a director, bringing 16 years of in-depth experience as a personal tax adviser and compliance specialist. 

Aberdeen-based SBP Accountants & Business Advisers (SBP) has reinforced its senior management team with the appointment of Rhys Jones. Mr Jones brings more than 20 years of experience in the finance sector. 

Hall Morrice has appointed Andrew Walker to the role of partner to work closely with managing partner Robert Bain, the wider partner group and the firm’s leadership team to help shape its strategy, direction and continued development. Andrew will play a leading role in growing Hall Morrice&rsq

Johnston Carmichael has appointed Graeme Bain as head of restructuring. Taking up the role with immediate effect, Graeme will lead the firm’s restructuring business line, supported by partners Donald McNaught and Richard Bathgate.

Scottish Financial Enterprise has appointed Arlene Stokes, chief people officer at Aegon UK, as chair of its Gender Equality Network. Based in Edinburgh, Arlene has held senior leadership roles across people and transformation in financial services and other sectors.

Glasgow-headquartered family investment business Turner has expanded its team to support the company’s growth ambitions. Murray Foggo, previously of AAB, joins as an investment executive, and Aaron Marshall from PWC takes up the role of portfolio manager. Both will support the investment team

Hero Media & Entertainment has announced the appointment of John Glover as editor of Scottish Financial News. He joins as Scotland's financial and related professional services sector continues to grow in scale and significance. 

A former trainee with Glasgow-based chartered accountants and chartered tax advisers Robertson Craig has been appointed Partner in the firm. Eilidh Kennedy steps up from the role of director, having first joined the company in 2006.

Alistair Douglas has joined rockwealth Edinburgh after almost two decades with RBC Brewin Dolphin. Mr Douglas announced the move after nearly 20 years at the wealth management firm, where he built his career advising clients and developing long-term client relationships.