Appointments

Growth capital investor BGF has appointed Rory McPherson CA as an investor in its Scotland and Northern Ireland team, following a strong year of activity in 2024 which saw six new investments and three successful exits. Mr McPherson brings significant experience in Scotland's M&A market. He join

Aberdeen Investments has named John McCareins as its new chief client officer. He is set to join the firm in mid-June 2025 from Northern Trust Asset Management, where he was executive vice president and head of international.

CT has announced two significant appointments within its award-winning tax team. Kerry Annand has been promoted to head of VAT. Having joined CT as a trainee 12 years ago, Ms Annand possesses extensive specialist knowledge across the full VAT spectrum.

SSE plc has named Martin Pibworth as its next chief executive, succeeding Alistair Phillips-Davies. Mr Pibworth, currently SSE's chief commercial officer and a board member since 2017, will formally assume the CEO role after the company's annual general meeting (AGM) on 17 July 2025. He joined SSE i

Lindsays has reinforced its commitment to supporting businesses in Tayside with the appointment of corporate lawyer Sharon Somerville as a senior associate. Ms Somerville is now based full-time in the firm's Dundee city centre office. This marks a significant milestone for Lindsays, by establishing

HNH has bolstered its Edinburgh deal advisory team with the appointment of Sean Parr as associate director and Tom Parker as assistant manager. Both join from Deloitte, reuniting with former colleague Roger Mayor, who became a partner at HNH a year prior.

The Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF) has announced the appointment of two highly experienced professionals to its team, further reinforcing its leadership as it drives forward investment and development opportunities in the region. Alison Wilson has been appointed to the newly cre

Alan Kilpatrick BEM has been elected as the new chair of Scottish Golf, following a membership vote at the 2025 AGM. Mr Kilpatrick brings extensive international experience in senior finance, strategy, commercial, and general management, with a proven track record in business recovery and transforma

BDO has named Craig Goold as its head of M&A in Scotland. Mr Goold has been with the firm since 2016 and has stepped up from his position as M&A managing director.

CMS has unveiled three new partners in Scotland as part of the firm’s annual promotions announcement. The trio includes Robbie Somerville, a Glasgow-based lawyer within CMS’s corporate team, and his Edinburgh colleague Rory Thomson from the firm’s insurance and reinsurance Group. A

The Scottish women-led angel investment group, Mint Ventures, has welcome seasoned entrepreneur and business leader, Jamie Landale, as a non-executive director. Mr Landale, from Crieff, is the founder of The Crieff Food Company and Wilde Thyme Ltd and drove both companies to industry acclaim before

AAB has announced Derek Mair as the new head of office for its Aberdeen branch, effective 1 April 2025. Mr Mair succeeds Graeme Allan, who will transition to a non-executive director role on the AAB Group board.

Capital Credit Union (CCU) has recorded its highest-ever monthly intake of new members in its 35-year history, thanks to formal partnerships with Scotland’s sporting community and the greener energy supply chain. The Edinburgh-headquartered ethical lender attracted 522 new members in February

Henderson Loggie has appointed Stephen Dodds as tax director, underlining the firm’s commitment to expanding its tax advisory services and presence in Scotland’s central belt. After graduating in law from Glasgow University, Mr Dodds has built up extensive experience with big four and me

Dundee City Council has named Paul Thomson as its new executive director of Corporate Services, effective this April. Mr Thomson, currently head of corporate finance, will succeed Robert Emmott, who departs to become Glasgow City Council's new executive director of financial services.