Appointments

Louis Taylor has been appointed CEO of the British Business Bank, the UK’s economic development bank, and will take up the role from 1 October. Mr Taylor is currently CEO of UK Export Finance, the UK government's export credit agency.

Broadband challenger brand Brillband has made two key appointments as it prepares to launch a trial of its technology in Scotland. Helena Murphy, an entrepreneur and fundraising expert behind investing company Raising Partners, has joined the firm’s board, while Euan Plater, the brains be

Johnston Carmichael has confirmed two senior promotions, boosting the leadership of its business advisory team. Jenn Stewart, who is head of the firm’s Dundee office, joins Johnston Carmichael’s partner group and Elspeth Jamieson, based in Edinburgh, becomes director.

Investment management expert, Michael Dunglass, has been appointed as a director at Scottish Land & Estates. Previously working in London, Mr Dunglass now works in the investment management industry in Edinburgh.

Deloitte has announced the appointment of Angela Mitchell as a new senior partner for Scotland, becoming the first woman to hold this senior position in Scotland. Ms Mitchell has been office senior partner for Deloitte in Glasgow since 2020 and has led the firm’s public sector practice in Scot

Finance professional Alastair Couper has joined charity Flexible Childcare Services Scotland (FCSS) as treasurer of the board. Mr Couper is an advisor at Edinburgh Airport, having previously been the airport's chief financial officer for seven years prior to his retirement in 2021.

Professor Graeme Roy has been appointed to be the new chair of the Scottish Fiscal Commission, Scotland’s official independent economic and fiscal forecaster. Following a vote in the Scottish Parliament, Kate Forbes, cabinet secretary for finance and the economy, sealed the appointment of Prof

Building and construction business The JR Group has promoted its group accounts manager Elaine Dickie to group finance director, marking the latest addition to the board of directors for the group. Elaine was promoted to the post, which coincides with her 10 years of service with The JR Group, makin

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) has appointed Seona Shand as its new international trade director. Ms Shand has over a decade of experience in the field of international trade and brings to SCC deep knowledge and practical experience of trading internationally, doing business in new markets

Business networking organisation BNI Scotland North has announced two new director appointments with Tess Day and Stacy Edghill joining the ranks. Tess Day and Stacy Edghill have been appointed as area directors with responsibility for day-to-day operations. Aberdeen-based Tess Day is owner of

Kilmarnock-based construction firm McConnell has appointed Kenny Downs as its new group finance director. A Chartered Management Accountant, Mr Downs has previously held a number of operational and strategic finance roles within the construction industry with Urban Union, Keepmoat and City Facilitie

Commercial fit-out and renewables specialist McGill has appointed Louise Gibson as its new head of finance. Ms Gibson brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the group as it prepares for a full pipeline of work into 2023 and beyond. She has amassed years of experience in accountancy, mos

Corporate finance specialist Dow Schofield Watts has opened a new office in Glasgow as it continues to build its presence in Scotland. It is the second new location within weeks for the firm, which opened an office in Edinburgh in April and which has an existing office in Aberdeen.

Sandy Manson, chair of Johnston Carmichael and former CEO, is stepping down from the role at the end of this month after 31 years with the business. Mr Manson, a highly regarded member of the wider Scottish business community, was CEO for 12 years, seeing the firm grow from 350 people and revenues o

Social Enterprise Scotland has announced that Professor Ian Welsh OBE will chair a transition group to oversee the move to a single body to represent the country’s social enterprises. Professor Welsh was chief executive of the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland for 12 years and has serve