Appointments

Focus Financial has appointed professional footballer Peter Pawlett as a trainee financial adviser, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in his professional career. Well known for his successful football career, including more than a decade in the professional game with Aberdeen FC from

JRW Hogg & Thorburn has appointed Kirsten Hancock as Associate in Galashiels, Audrey Rankine as Associate in Peebles and Naomi Swan as Associate in Hawick.   With 9 Partners and 7 Associates, the firm has 6 offices across the Scottish Borders and Edinburgh.

Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its leadership team with seven senior appointments across the business, including one partner promotion. The move forms part of its continued investment in developing future leaders and building a lasting legacy as the firm celebrates its 90th anniversary this ye

Johnston Carmichael has promoted its chief legal officer (CLO) Keith Hamilton to partner, reflecting the strategic importance of the firm's legal and governance function and recognising his leadership. Mr Hamilton, who joined the firm in January 2023 as legal counsel and was subsequently promoted to

Phil Anderson Financial Services is continuing its expansion across the North-East of Scotland following a sustained increase in demand for pension, mortgage and financial planning advice. The firm has recently strengthened its team with the appointment of Scott Morgan, who is based in Dundee, and E

Aberdeen Investments has appointed Shelley Morrison as head of private credit and fund finance. She succeeds Marianne Zangerl, who has been promoted to lead Multi Asset and Alternative Investment Solutions (MAAIS) within Aberdeen.

Sumer Group has appointed Ellie Dignam as national head of accountancy and business advisory services (ABAS). Ms Dignam joins from BHP, part of Sumer Group, where she is partner and head of digital finance. Since joining BHP in 2012, she has helped build a modern accountancy and advisory service for

Benson Accountants has continued its expansion in Scotland, driven by sustained growth in its Scottish client base and the strengthening of its Perth office team. Founded in 2014 by Paul Benson, the Cumbria-based accountancy and business advisory firm has grown to a team of more than 40, supporting

Aberdeen Investments has appointed Herman Bots as global head of its equities franchise, which has £46 billion assets under management and over 100 investors. He joins after seventeen years at APG, one of the world’s largest pension investors, most recently as managing director of equiti

Knight Frank has appointed Steve Dunbar to lead it's new ratings advisory service, with the deadline for the latest appeals process fast approaching. Mr Dunbar has joined Knight Frank as rating advisor, spearheading the new offering. Based in the firm’s Aberdeen office, he will provide support

RSM UK has appointed Rosemary Ford as a partner in its consulting team in Edinburgh, specialising in forensic accounting investigations. Ms Ford has over 16 years’ experience advising on complex and sensitive matters. Her expertise covers financial misconduct, accounting irregularities, suspec

Iain Henderson has been named as BDO's next senior partner following a vote by the firm's equity partners. He will take office on 1 October 2026, succeeding Matthew White, who will have completed the maximum of two four-year terms in the role.

Bk plus has appointed Calvin Bond as corporate finance partner, joining the firm's Glasgow office. Mr Bond will lead its Scottish deal advisory offering, advising SMEs, owner-managed businesses, private equity-backed businesses and private equity clients on acquisitions, business sales, growth fundi

Aberdeen mortgage and property specialist Alex Hutcheon + Co Solicitors has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Tyler McCraw as director, tasked with overseeing the firm's expanding commercial and corporate division. It marks a return to the firm for Mr McCraw who began h

Edinburgh-headquartered Hampden Bank has appointed Graeme Mann as business development director. Mr Mann joins the private bank’s Edinburgh office from Coutts. He is an experienced banking and business development professional with over 25 years in financial services, specialising in relations