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Highly regarded tax expert, John Cairns (pictured above), has joined Robb Ferguson, one of Scotland’s oldest independent Chartered Accountancy practices, as Director of Taxation. A long-time member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, and a Chartered Tax Adviser, Mr Cairns has been a partner in both Scottish and international accounting firms, specialising through […]

Tech consultancy AND Digital is expanding its data teams in Scotland after winning a string of contracts from Google, Nationwide Building Society, and British Airways-owner IAG. Initially, between 10 and 15 of the 100 roles being created throughout the UK will be based at the company’s offices, or “clubs” in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The firm

Leading venture capital firm, Par Equity has announced three new appointments to its Edinburgh team – Patricia El-Jichi as Investment Manager, with Clara Baltay and Oliver Johnston-Watt as Investment Analysts.  Working from Par Equity’s Edinburgh office, the new hires promise to bring a diverse set of expertise and bolster the existing investment strategy in Scotland.  Patricia

Scotland’s first specialist impact investor, SIS Ventures has appointed experienced impact finance expert Amir Rizwan (pictured above) to the key non-executive role of chair of its investment committee. Amir, who also joins the SIS Ventures board, brings more than 15 years’ experience in impact investing and the financial services sector to the role. As director for the

Simpson & Marwick, the historic Edinburgh-based estate agent, has strengthened its East Lothian operation with the appointment of Hannah Graham (pictured above) as Area Director. Mrs. Graham steps up from her position as Associate Director, her promotion coming as part of a six-figure investment by the firm in its North Berwick office. Having been with

After 17 years as chairman, Alastair Macphie (pictured above), great nephew of the company’s founder, is stepping down from the role, but will continue as a non-executive director where his intimate knowledge of the business will add value to the long-term capital investment decisions. Alastair Macphie joined the business in 1987, taking over from his