Appointments

Norman Soutar has been appointed as the new chairman of Scottish ingredient firm Macphie, as Alastair Macphie, the great-nephew of the founder, steps down after 17 years in the role. Alastair will continue as a non-executive director, providing his intimate knowledge of the business to aid long-term

The Minister for Small Business, Innovation, Tourism and Trade, Richard Lochhead MSP, has announced the appointment of Stephen Leckie as the new chair of VisitScotland. Mr Leckie is CEO and executive chair of Crieff Hydro, Scotland’s oldest registered trading company. He is a long-time advocat

Gilson Gray has reinforced its corporate team with the appointment of two new solicitors. Donald Lawrie Morrison, a senior solicitor based in the firm’s Aberdeen office, joins from Squire Patton Boggs in London where his practice focused on multi-sectoral UK and international M&A, private

Marking International Women's Day, Turcan Connell has announced the appointment of a hat-trick of female partners, leading 26 legal and tax promotions. Jenny Younger, Simran Panesar-Saggu and Alice Warne have all been promoted to partner.

Pinsent Masons has boosted its energy property team in Aberdeen as an increasing number of traditional oil and gas companies look to transition into renewable energy. Partner Rona Kostulin is now based at the firm’s Queen’s Road offices, bringing a wealth of experience of advising on the

The Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) board has announced the appointment of Paul Kelsall as its new chief executive officer. Mr Kelsall, who has a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience in the aviation sector will join HIAL on 20 May 2024.

Invoice finance provider Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has announced the return of business development manager John Smyth to its team in Scotland as it continues to grow its finance support for the country’s SMEs and business advisors. Mike Day, head of sales for BFS, said: “I couldn&r

Wealth manager RBC Brewin Dolphin has expanded its Glasgow team with the appointments of Keith Brooks as a chartered financial planner and Lyndsie Blackshaw as a paraplanner. Mr Brooks, who has almost 15 years’ experience in financial services, joins RBC Brewin Dolphin from Aberdein Consi

Corporate finance advisory firm HNH Group has appointed Roger Mayor as a new partner to bolster its growing team in Scotland. Mr Mayor, 43, brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as a director at Deloitte in Edinburgh and a five-year stint with Lloyds Banking Group overseeing property

Peterhead Port Authority (PPA) has recently appointed Graeme Reid as its new chief executive officer, aiming to capitalise on opportunities in the energy transition sector while maintaining support for traditional industries like fishing. Mr Reid, formerly a marine consultant with the International

Entrepreneurial champion Dr Andy Campbell has been appointed as chair of Young Enterprise Scotland. He will take over from long-standing chair Bill McDonald, who has completed six years in the role, on 13 March.

Clyde Valley Housing Association (CVHA) has appointed Natalya Macholla as its new finance and corporate services director. With a distinguished career spanning various leadership roles in the housing sector, she brings invaluable expertise and a dynamic vision to the association's leadership team.

Turcan Connell chairman Alexander Garden and managing partner Gillian Crandles have been re-elected to lead the firm. Mr Garden said: "We remain dedicated to progressing the business further with our values and vision always considering the needs of our clients and important professional relationshi

Loganair has announced the appointment of Luke Farajallah as its new chief executive officer, effective from 4 March. He brings a wealth of experience from senior roles at flybe, BA CitiExpress, Brymon Airways. He also made significant contributions while in roles at easyJet and Wizzair.

Glasgow-headquartered business advisory firm Craig Corporate has promoted Ross McAdam to the position of director. Mr McAdam, who has been part of the Craig Corporate team since 2019, will continue to lead the firm’s service provision. Recently, he was engaged as the interim CFO for a post-ser