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FWB Executive Search is delighted to announce the appointment of Jane Robinson as Director of Human Resources at Fettes College, Edinburgh. Following a comprehensive search process, Jane has joined Fettes College as HR Director, bringing extensive experience in people leadership, organisational development, employee engagement. Fettes College, one of the UK’s leading independent schools, has a […]

FWB Executive Search has supported SeeByte with the appointment of Jennifer Urquhart as Chief Operating Officer, following a UK wide search. SeeByte, a leading developer of autonomous maritime technology, has appointed Jennifer Urquhart as COO as the business continues to grow its global presence and build on its position at the forefront of autonomous maritime […]

FWB recently partnered with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) in the appointment of two senior executive leaders who will play a critical role in shaping the organisation’s future direction and supporting the delivery of its strategic priorities. James Wallace has been appointed as Director of Finance, Digital and Infrastructure, joining from DG Communities […]

We are pleased to share our latest appointments as we reach the midpoint of 2026. This year so far has been defined by continued political and economic volatility across the UK and globally, with shifting market conditions, tightening regulatory pressures, and accelerating expectations around digital transformation and organisational resilience. In this environment, strong executive and […]

Continuing its expansion into the North-West, FWB is delighted to have advised family-controlled brewing & hospitality business Hydes Brewery on the appointment of Peter Borg-Neal as Chairman, strengthening its Board as the independent family-owned brewer continues to invest in its long-term growth strategy. Peter brings more than 40 years of leadership experience across the hospitality […]

FWB is delighted to have advised Moray Council on the appointment of Jon Matthews as Executive Director of Finance and Transformation (Section 95 Officer), alongside the promotion of Jamie Fraser to Chief Financial Officer. These appointments further strengthen the Council’s Corporate Leadership Team, led by Chief Executive Karen Greaves BEM, who joined Moray Council from […]

We were delighted to continue our partnership with  Zero Waste Scotland, the circular economy public body, funded by the Scottish Government with the recent appointment of Deeba Ali as their new Head of People & Support Services. Deeba joins ZWS following nearly 4 years with Historic Environment Scotland where she led their people services function. […]

FWB were delighted to support Glasgow Caledonian University recently in appointing five new members to the University Court, its governing body. Working with the University on such an important set of appointments has been a privilege, and we are delighted to have helped identify individuals of such breadth, depth and distinction at a time when […]

FWB are delighted to congratulate Cochran on the appointments of Shane Crosby as their new Group Commercial Director and Graeme Cunningham as their new Group Operations Director. Cochran are a long-standing Scottish enterprise, operating since 1878 at the leading edge of highly efficient, industrial energy delivery. The company is a globally respected name behind unbeatable […]