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FWB are delighted to congratulate The Royal Yacht Britannia on the appointment of Monica Banks as their new Director of Finance & Technology. The Royal Yacht Britannia is one of Scotland’s leading visitor attractions and hospitality destinations, welcoming guests from across the world to experience the former Royal Yacht of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. […]

For Debbie Walker, leadership has never been about being the loudest person in the room. Instead, her career has been shaped by steady progression, self-awareness and a willingness to continue learning at every stage. Starting her career in financial services, Debbie spent more than 20 years at RBS before moving into Tesco, where she stepped […]

We were delighted to continue our partnership with Chris Harte and the team at MFMac to appoint Kamal Panglea as their new Chief People Officer, supporting them to further invest in its people strategy. Kamal joins MFMac with over 25 years’ experience in HR, having held senior positions. Most recently, he served as People Director for […]

For Carrie Johnson, leadership has been less about following a defined path and more about understanding what matters, both professionally and personally, at different stages of her career. Starting her career over 30 years ago as an actuary, Carrie quickly realised that her strengths lay beyond the technical aspects of the role. While her mathematical […]

FWB’s Higher Education Practice has had an exceptionally active year, partnering with universities across Scotland to appoint Chairs of Court and Lay Members who will lead the governing for the sector. Over the past 12 months, the team has supported a wide range of institutions through key non‑executive appointments, reflecting the sector’s ambition for exceptional […]

Careers rarely unfold exactly as planned, and Rucelle Soutar’s leadership journey is a strong example of that. Now Chief Operating Officer at the Scottish Football Association, she began her career in a very different place. Rucelle began her studies at Glasgow University in Physiology before pivoting into accountancy. Upon qualifying, Rucelle trained and worked in […]

Michael Dickson, Director at FWB, spoke on BBC Radio Scotland about the rise of informal assessment in senior hiring. While the “taxi test” has made headlines, he noted that UK organisations have long used real‑world interactions to understand authentic leadership behaviour - something increasingly vital as interviews become more rehearsed.

We are delighted to continue our long relationship with Loganair and to have advised on the appointment of Scott Cunningham to the role of Chief Financial Officer. A CA and ICAS member since 1995, Scott brings a strong track record in financial strategy, corporate governance, and business transformation. Scott has played a pivotal role in […]

For well-documented reasons, demand for senior talent across the defence sector continues to accelerate – both in Scotland and across the wider UK. From major global primes delivering for the UK and allied governments, to agile mid-sized firms and highly specialised technology businesses, the sector is rich with opportunity. For organisations, it’s a platform for […]