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As 2024 draws to a close, we want to take a moment to express our thanks to everyone who has been part of our journey this year. To our clients, candidates, and partners across the professional services and advisory community—thank you for your trust, collaboration, and continued support. This year has been one of significant […]

As part of a transition in the leadership of the business, it’s been agreed with Scott Black that he will begin to step back from his role as Managing Director and complete the process by the end of this year. His executive responsibilities will be taken over by the Executive Leadership team. Scott will continue […]

Following an intimate send-off with colleagues last night, Co-Founder of FWB , Willie Finlayson retires from the business today after 31 years. Willie commented: “suffice to say it’s been quite a journey - there’s a lot that’s happened in the last 30 years - including the biggest change to the world of working ever imaginable. It has however been a privilege to have been asked to advise so many outstanding [...]

We are delighted to announce the following appointments : Kirsten Hendry as an Associate Director, Executive Search Megan Shearer as a Consultant, Talent Attraction and Research  Alex Hardie as an Executive Assistant Sydney Hinchcliffe as a Senior Consultant Talent Attraction & Research Lisa Berlinghof as a Consultant, Talent Attraction & Research [...]

FWB and the University of Edinburgh Business School are delighted to launch their 2024 Executive Leadership Programme. Back for its fourth year, the programme was established following the successful launch of both the Executive Women in Leadership and Non-Executive Development Programmes, all of which have now supported over 600 delegates in furthering their careers. The […]

Edinburgh-based business forges ahead with growth plans after the sale of its energy practice in Aberdeen Executive recruitment firm FWB has appointed Brian Williamson as its new chair. Taking over from Bill McCall, the Scottish business veteran's current and recent roles include being chair of Elevator a director at Equity Gap, chair at 4icg and vice chair for central[...]

FWB are pleased to announce the sale of our Oil & Gas Practice to the Executive Search company Boyden – a move aimed at unlocking further investment opportunities for our core business and sharpening focus on key long term strategic growth sectors across the UK [...]

FWB Park Brown is pleased to announce that its Talent Attraction & Research team has successfully completed an accreditation programme delivered by the Association of Executive Search & Leadership Consultants (AESC). The AESC Certificate in Executive Research is an internationally recognised accreditation programme designed to uphold a quality standard within the executive search and leadership consulting profession. The […]

The inaugural National Running Week in Scotland is scheduled to take place from June 5-11, commemorating the rise in engagement and accomplishments of athletes such as Eilish McColgan, Jake Wightman, Samantha Kinghorn, and Laura Muir. The event is supported by FWB Park Brown and intends to raise funds for Athletics Trust Scotland by highlighting the […]