Appointments

BGF-backed hedgehog lab, the Newcastle-headquartered digital product consultancy, has appointed Malcolm Seagrave as chief executive as it accelerates expansion plans that place Scotland at the heart of its ambitions. Mr Seagrave steps up after 18 months as managing director of the firm's UK operatio

Susie Lind, partner in the Edinburgh office of international law firm CMS, has been appointed as chair of Scottish Renewables. Ms Lind – who joined the law firm last November – succeeds Adam Morrison, the UK country manager for Ocean Winds, who served in the role from 2021.

Royal Bank of Scotland-owner NatWest Group has appointed Kevin Havelock as mid-market champion for Scotland. The appointment comes as the group has appointed a total of 12 mid-market champions across UK nations and regions, part of its "growing together" plan to drive UK wide growth by supporting re

Responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS) has appointed Chris Jamieson to the newly created role of head of investment partnerships, while welcoming Louisa Shanks as investment manager, as the organisation continues to expand its reach and diversify its investor base. Mr Jamieson

Alisdair Dewar has been appointed as RBC Brewin Dolphin's new head of office for Edinburgh, following Johnny McGlynn’s decision to retire at the end of last year. Mr Dewar's appointment makes a strong addition to the Edinburgh team, bringing with him 30 years’ experience across financial

The pensions and lifetime savings team at Burges Salmon has grown its practice by over 100% in three years and increased its headcount by 50% in 18 months, the firm said. This national expansion has been mirrored in Scotland, where its team has seen sustained growth, with four new team members joini

Rathbones has appointed Bruce Saunderson as senior director of wealth planning, based in Glasgow. Mr Saunderson joins the firm this week, bringing over 20 years’ experience advising private clients, families and business owners. He joins Rathbones from Trinity Bridge, where he was private clie

Lloyds has appointed Trusha Pillay as a new managing director in its Infrastructure and Project Finance team. Ms Pillay will focus on expanding Lloyds’ debt advisory and debt structuring business while supporting the bank’s clients across core and emerging infrastructure and power-relate

The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has appointed Hannah Peacock as sales manager and Eimear Nelson Nilehn as marketing manager for exhibitions, strengthening its commercial and marketing capabilities as the campus embarks on its busiest year to date. Ms Peacock brings more than 13 years of experience i

Wbg has promoted Jenna Fair to associate director, who joined the firm a decade ago. Over the last few years Ms Fair has specialised in the charity sector, managing a portfolio of audit exempt charity clients, offering guidance and support to and providing a professional service.

Debbie McIlwraith Cameron joined Lindsays this week, strengthening the specialist support provided to charities and voluntary organisations of all kinds and sizes across Scotland. Based in Lindsays’ Edinburgh offices, she was previously senior associate with Turcan Connell, where she had been

Phil Anderson Financial Services Ltd has appointed two new independent financial advisers, strengthening the firm’s presence in both Aberdeenshire and the Central Belt. Kevin McArthur has joined the firm as a financial adviser based at the company’s head office in Ellon, while David Cald

Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its restructuring capability with the progression of Sarah Bedford to an appointment-taking director. Ms Bedford, a restructuring director based in the firm’s Glasgow office, has secured an insolvency licence from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of S

Alternative asset manager Maven Capital Partners has appointed Ewan MacKinnon as managing partner, with founder and previous managing partner Bill Nixon has moving to the role of chair. The change of senior leadership is part of a planned succession strategy, reflecting the continued evolution of th

Sir Bill Robertson is to step back from daily involvement of Robertson Group, with John Watson appointed to the role of chairman. Welcoming John to the role, Sir Bill said: “Robertson Group celebrates 60 years of trading this year and over that time has evolved into an established portfolio of