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CASE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST BOOSTS TEAMS AS GROWTH SPEEDS UP

Technology company Workpro has strengthened its project and systems teams with new appointments which will help to maintain and accelerate the speed of its current remarkable growth phase. The three new hires boost the headcount to 33 at Workpro, which is the market-facing brand of Edinburgh-based Computer Application Services Ltd (CAS), and is another milestone […]

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SCOTTISH ENTREPRENEURS LAUNCH RECRUITMENT AGENCY IN DUBAI

Two Scottish pals have linked up to launch a global recruitment agency in Dubai. Calum White and Jamie Clayton (pictured above) have joined forces to set up White & Clayton Recruitment, initially focusing on food, manufacturing and consumer goods (FMCG), tech and finance as they place the best talent around the world. The duo are

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VITAL FIRM FOR SCOTLAND’S PUBLIC SECTOR PROCURES ITSELF A NEW BOSS

A major player in Scotland’s thriving procurement sector has appointed renowned expert Lesley Anderson (pictured above) as its permanent head. Now she will drive the development of the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA), which has £1.1billion of contracts under management and is also delivering a benefits scheme worth millions of pounds for local communities. Lesley, who

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RETAILERS THREATEN LEGAL ACTION FOLLOWING ANOTHER DRS DELAY

Retailers are threatening legal action against the Scottish Government after being left “out of pocket” by the latest delay to the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) – which will not now begin until October 2025 at the earliest. Mo Razzaq (pictured above), deputy vice president of the Federation of Independent Retailers, said it is now seeking

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TWO PIONEERING ENTREPRENEURS AIM TO HELP ORGANISATIONS UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE THEY MAKE

(L) Dr Ailsa Cook and (R) Dr Sarah Morton Dr Sarah Morton and Dr Ailsa Cook, co-directors of Matter of Focus are leading the way in Scotland when it comes to proving that organisations are making a difference.  Born and raised in the Northeast of Scotland, Aberdonian Dr Sarah Morton specialises in helping public sector

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ZEST MAKES LATEST SENIOR HIRE WITH NEW CFO

Employee benefits platform, Zest, has expanded its senior leadership team with the appointment of Adrian Wilding (pictured above) to the Board as Chief Financial Officer. Wilding brings a significant wealth of experience from his time in private equity backed financial services and technology businesses. Prior to Zest, Wilding held CFO roles at USnoop Limited, a

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TOP PROFESSIONALS HONOURED AT NORTHERN IRELAND HAIR & BEAUTY AWARDS 2023

The winners of the Northern Ireland Hair and Beauty Awards 2023 have been revealed in a celebration of the best hair and beauty professionals across the country. After months of anticipation and fierce competition, the awards ceremony took place on Sunday 4th June at The Europa Hotel, with the 350 guests in attendance being treated to

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BECOMING YOUR OWN BOSS: AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH PAULINE BORRIS

By: Scott McLeod Pauline Borris is the founder of award winning event design and wedding planning business LBS Events. Pauline started the business in 2014 after years of working in a management position within the hospitality and marketing including a run of 19 years at Costco. The wedding industry wasn’t something Pauline ever saw herself

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GILSON GRAY APPOINTS OIL & GAS LEADER AS NEW PARTNER

Full-service legal firm Gilson Gray has appointed Findlay Anderson (pictured above) as partner, strengthening its fast-growing corporate practice in Aberdeen. Findlay brings a wealth of experience, having spent the past two decades in senior leadership roles across the energy industry, including at GE Oil and Gas and as partner at McGrigors. Most recently he was

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ANGEL SYNDICATE ANNOUNCES NEW TOP TEAM

(L) Rhona Bree, Senior Investment and Portfolio Manager, and (R) Fraser Lusty, Managing Director Equity Gap, the Edinburgh-based angel investment syndicate announced this week changes to its top team that will see the syndicate continue to expand its portfolio across Scotland and the UK. Fraser Lusty becomes Managing Director, leading the Equity Gap team as

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