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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. […]

Fiona Johnston’s career is not a story of linear progression, but of deliberate reinvention. From international beginnings to her role as General Counsel at Baillie Gifford, her journey reflects the value of breadth, adaptability, and the catalytic impact of the Executive Women In Leadership Programme. After studying law at Oxford, she entered the legal profession […]

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 […]

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 […]