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GMG Energy hires its second Modern Apprentice

 A second Modern Apprentice has joined Sutherland renewable business GMG Energy following the success of its first apprentice, Finlay Mackay, now a time-served mechanical maintenance engineer.  The Halladale-based business has recruited Thurso teenager Lee Chapman (pictured above) as an apprentice joiner. Over the course of his four year long apprenticeship Lee will report to GMG Energy’s sawmill […]

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Absolute Security appoints new Chief Information Security Officer

 Richard Hardie Group has expanded its service offering in North East England with the opening of a new HiQ Tyres & Autocare centre at its Ashington, Northumberland premises. This strengthens the aftersales experience for customers alongside its existing Fiat and MG Motor UK dealership. The family-run business, which has been serving motorists in the North

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MHA strengthens Edinburgh team with appointment of new director

 Accountancy and business advisory firm MHA has strengthened its Scottish team with the appointment of a new tax director based in Edinburgh. David Doherty (pictured above), who has more than 30 years’ experience, is providing tax advice to private clients, including personal tax and trusts, capital gains tax and inheritance tax compliance and advisory services.

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1A. L-R Frances Irvine, Phillip Lockwood-Holmes, Vic Milne and David Craik

Trio of key appointments drive Bright Signals’ momentum

Left to Right: Frances Irvine, PhillipLockwood-Holmes, Vic Milne and David Craik Communications agency, Bright Signals, has strengthened its senior management team with three new appointments. The agency which employs 50 people has steadily expanded its offering across creative, digital and media, while recently seeing particular success in the public sector. After winning places on two

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Historic law firm expands property team with four strategic hires

 A renowned law firm has announced the appointment of four new team members to its residential conveyancing division, strengthening its presence in the competitive Scottish property market. Military veteran and former rugby player Wilson Browne, who is returning to the firm, and Jean McAlpine, have both joined Drummond Miller as Partners, bringing decades of combined

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DSP Marketing Director leads the way with award nomination

 Graduate Olivia Priestley (pictured above) is celebrating after being shortlisted for a business leadership award just months after leaving university. Olivia, 23, has been named a finalist in the East Midlands Leadership Awards for her work as Marketing Director at DSP (Interiors), a role she took up in September last year. She has been shortlisted

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Aberdeen student to launch city’s first women-only wellness centre

  A Robert Gordon University student is set to open Aberdeen’s first women-only wellness centre, inspired by her own path to healing after surviving an abusive relationship. 28-year-old Serena Leyni (pictured above) turned to yoga and meditation as a way to regain her confidence during lockdown. Now, she is channelling that experience into Soothe Your

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Young hotel boss wins top Edinburgh award

  A Trailblazing young hotelier has been recognised for his outstanding leadership, drive and innovative influence after being named Rising Star of the Year at the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Awards. Martijn Zengerink, General Manager of the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh, impressed judges with his ability to inspire teams, increase revenue and drive

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New leadership to drive innovation for historic legal brand

From Left to Right Gary Wales, Rob Aberdein, Sean Nicol   An influential business leader has been appointed as Group Managing Director of the historic legal brand, Simpson & Marwick. Rob Aberdein returns to the helm after three years as Chief Commercial Officer at Progeny, the private-equity backed professional services firm that acquired Moray Group in

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Latest Transform Business Festival celebrating community and collaboration plays to sold-out Angus audience

From left to Right Alison Smith, Former Director of AngusCouncil; Cally Russell, CEO of This is Unfolded; Rachel Ross, CEOdesignate of Elevator; and Bill Duff, Angus Council Leader   The latest highly successful Transform Business Festival, which has previously welcomed large audiences in Aberdeen, Dundee, Lanarkshire and Perth, has now taken place for the first time

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