Appointments

Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has appointed James Paterson as head of tax in Scotland. Mr Paterson joined BDO in 2006, having trained in BDO’s London real estate tax team before relocating back to Scotland in 2016 and making partner in 2017.

AAB has recruited Andrew Webster as a virtual finance partner in the firm's Aberdeen office. Mr Webster's appointment strengthens AAB's virtual finance function, which supports businesses across all aspects of the finance function from day-to-day transactional work to senior strategic finance helpin

Chartered accounting and business advisory firm Saffery is continuing its expansion in Edinburgh after appointing 15 new team members across its corporate tax, accounting and audit divisions.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has appointed Katie Close CA as its new director of tax. Katie Close will lead the ICAS tax team, overseeing technical content and resources for over 24,000 members working in more than 85 countries.

Dains Accountants has appointed Louise Balloch as payroll director for Scotland, further enhancing the firm’s specialist payroll and people advisory services across the UK.  CIPP-qualified and bringing nearly 20 years of payroll experience, Ms Balloch has spent over a decade leading high-

Deborah Freeman-Watt, Rachel Gwyon, Michael Stewart, James Withers and Amanda Young have been appointed as board members of Crown Estate Scotland (CES).

The Scottish Land Commission has made two senior appointments. Sarah Madden has joined the commission as head of practice and advice and will be responsible for leading the commission’s Good Practice Programme, working with public and private landowners, sector professionals, community groups

Global management and technology consultancy Capco, part of Indian multinational Wipro, has appointed Zoe Hodge as a new partner focused on driving the continued growth of its insurance and wealth & asset management practices in the UK. Based in Scotland, Ms Hodge brings extensive experience in

Whisky producer Ardgowan Distillery Company Ltd has announced the internal promotion of Paula Gaffney to the role of finance director. Ms Gaffney, a Port Glasgow native, steps into the role following her successful tenure as company accountant at the firm.

Building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out business Tilbury Douglas has appointed Martin Harrison as its chief financial officer (CFO). With more than 20 years in construction and infrastructure, Mr Harrison has held senior roles at Tarmac Contracting, Vistry and Fulcrum Utility Services

The CFO of a UK hotel business has been elected president of ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Melanie Proffitt, CFO of Farncombe Estate, three award-winning hotels on a 400-acre estate near Broadway in the Cotswolds, will lead over 257,000 members and 530,000 future members

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has announced the appointment of Gail Boag as its new chief executive officer, effective 1 January 2026. Ms Boag, who currently serves as the institute's executive director learning and market development, will make history as the first femal

BDO LLP has announced a new regional managing partner for Scotland. Audit partner Mark McCluskey takes over the role and will oversee the 200-strong team in Edinburgh and Glasgow across four core business areas – audit, tax, deals and consulting, risk & outsourcing (CRO).

Sir Dave Lewis, the executive widely credited with steering Tesco out of the worst crisis in its history, has been appointed chief executive of the struggling drinks giant Diageo. He will take the helm of the FTSE 100 company on 1 January. The appointment is considered a significant coup for th

Jonathan Sutton and Marcus Pickering Royal Elizabeth Bond, a major new bonded Scotch whisky warehousing development on the outskirts of Edinburgh, has appointed two partners to bring gold-standard cask and inventory management to the heart of operations.