Appointments

Sandy Begbie has said he is “humbled” to have been recognised with an honorary degree from Abertay University for his contribution to business. The outgoing chief executive of Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) admitted he “couldn’t have imagined” receiving an honorary

FinTech Scotland has appointed CienDos founder Jules Salmond and Scottish Equity Partners' Andrew Davidson to its board. The appointments of Salmond and Davidsons is hoped to give the board a more active role, including in shaping strategy, focused on ensuring the board can provide input aligned wit

Channel Finance Group has made four new appointments including the addition of Noemaan Butt as its new chief corporate finance and legal officer as it signs a three-year deal to headline sponsor the Scottish Property Awards. Gauhar Ejaz, Lauren Ryan and Sophie White join the team as part of Channel

  Hastings Direct has announced plans to hire more than 500 people across a range of business areas over the next 12 months.

Archangels has appointed Andrew Sealey, son of the investment syndicate’s founder, the late Barry Sealey, as chair of its board.  Mr Sealey has been an Archangels investor since the syndicate was established in 1992 and on its board since 2021. He takes over from Ian Macleod who has been

Sandy Begbie has announced his intention to step down as chief executive of Scottish Financial Enterprise by next summer’s AGM. Mr Begbie was appointed CEO of the financial services trade body in October 2020, following a career which included senior roles at Tesco Bank, Aegon, Standard Life,

Clear Bank co-founder has raised £5m for his new dedicated financial and digital infrastructure for the sport economy. SPORTA is aiming to become the UK's first sports bank. It received the the follow-on investment from the Lazaroo-Hood Group.

Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has promoted three people to partner in Scotland. The new partners are Claire Robertson, who joins the consulting, risk & outsourcing team; Ally Rolland, who joins the business restructuring team; and Craig Goold, who joins the deals team.

FRP Advisory has promoted Graham Smith to partner, as part of its plans to strengthen its senior restructuring advisory team in the north east of Scotland. Mr Smith joined FRP in 2013 and has worked in restructuring advice and formal insolvency appointments in the Aberdeen area since 1998. He suppor

Anderson Strathern Asset Management has made its first new senior appointment under new managing director Arlene Ewing, as she plans to grow the firm across Scotland. Jamie Daniels joins the team from Blackadders Wealth Management as senior investment director, bringing more than 20 years' experienc

Peter Gallanagh is to step down as Azets’ UK&I Chief Executive Officer at the end of the year to move into an advisory role. Prior to taking on his UK remit, Glasgow-based Mr Gallanagh was the firm’s Managing Partner for Scotland.

Aberdeen Investments has appointed Becky Nichols as Head of Global & Alternative Consultant Partnerships, a new role designed to deepen relationships with the firm's most strategically important global and alternative consultant firms. Having joined the company 16 years ago, she has held a range

The Scottish National Investment Bank has appointed Graeme Sands as its first Chief Portfolio Officer (CPO). Mr Sands (pictured) will lead the bank’s post-investment function, working closely with investee company leadership teams to drive performance and support long-term growth.

The Royal Bank of Scotland has named Robert Begbie as Executive Chair, Scotland and Senior Advisor, Commercial & Institutional. He takes on the newly-created position from 1 January 2027. 

Adam Maitland has been appointed head of Cooper Parry's national Corporate Finance business, leading one of the UK's fastest-growing advisory teams from the firm's Scottish hub in Aberdeen. Mr Maitland, who takes on the role from Andy Parker, joined Cooper Parry following its 2025 acquisition of Hut