Appointments

Tech-enabled business critical services group, AAB, has made key shifts in its leadership team following a period of strong growth. The reshuffle sees Malachy McLernon, corporate tax partner, appointed as head of corporate and indirect tax, succeeding Neil Dinnes who transitions into the newly minte

As family-owned home furnishing specialist Sterling Furniture Group marks its golden anniversary, it has appointed industry veteran John Pattison as its new chief executive. A native of Glasgow, Mr Pattison previously served as commercial director at Sunderland-based SCS, a sofa and furniture retail

Archangels, the Edinburgh-based business angel syndicate, has welcomed Daniel McKiddie as investment manager to its executive team, led by joint managing directors Niki McKenzie and David Ovens. Mr McKiddie, a chartered accountant, will work in tandem with Shaolei McKie, senior investment manager, t

Accountancy, business and financial advisory firm Armstrong Watson has promoted Martin Johnston to audit and assurance partner. Mr Johnston, who initially joined the firm's Glasgow team in 2020 as an audit and assurance director, has been instrumental in augmenting Armstrong Watson's business p

Gordon McIntosh has assumed the chairmanship of Scottish tidal energy firm QED Naval. Mr McIntosh's is also chairman at Aberdeen International Associates and a director of Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group, which he established. He has also held senior roles at the Aberdeen City Council from 1995 to 2

Justin Young has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), effective 5 July 2023. The decision was made by RICS's Governing Council to drive further strategic, cultural and operational change within the organisation. Mr Young, previousl

Social Print and Copy CIC (SP&C), supplier of copier and print solutions to the third sector, has welcomed Andrew Grant to its team as partnership manager. A local to the capital, Mr Grant offers a wealth of experience both from the charity world and a business development perspective.

Global tech consultancy and engineering group Zühlke has appointed Linda Scott as director of business development as it plans to expand its operations in Scotland. Previously a director at the Scottish Chambers of Commerce and CEO of West Lothian Chambers of Commerce, as well as CMO at digital

Insight-led consultancy service, Optima Partners, has appointed Martin Dowson FRSA as its new managing director of consulting, as the Edinburgh-based company remains on track to double in size this year. Known for his expertise in driving effective business transformation through design & custom

Knight Frank has strengthened its building consultancy division in Scotland with the appointment of seasoned surveyor Alan Sime. Mr Sime has re-joined the firm as an associate in Glasgow, having started his career with Knight Frank in the city as a placement student and, subsequently, graduate in 20

Private bank Hampden & Co has appointed Patrick Preece as a banking director at its London office. Prior to joining the Edinburgh-headquartered bank, Mr Preece was at Investec where he worked in their city professionals team. He has also worked at C. Hoare & Co, where he was a rela

Global real estate advisor, Avison Young, has revealed key promotions in its Glasgow branch. Michael Facenna has been promoted to director in the agency and transactions team and Afton Montgomery has been promoted to associate director in the building consultancy team.

Scottish events professional Colin Hartley has been appointed director of operations at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC). With a 20-year career behind him, Mr Hartley has been instrumental in organising some of Scotland's most noteworthy events, including the Glasgow 2018 European Championships, the

Building services contractor, Emtec Group, has promoted Calum Brown to head of finance. Having worked for over a decade in finance, Mr Brown began his career as a trainee accountant at Cumbernauld-based FBD Consultancy in 2012. Prior to joining Emtec, Mr Brown was finance manager at Amity

Perth-based rural land and business lawyers, Eden Legal Limited, has announced the promotion of Anneli Spence to director. Craig Harvie, on behalf of the company, said: “Since joining us in 2019, Anneli has made an enormous contribution to our growth and has impressed clients and colleagues al