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For Susie Lind, career progression has never been about following a carefully mapped plan. Instead, it has been shaped by curiosity, a willingness to embrace new challenges and, importantly, the people who recognised her potential and encouraged her to step forward. Originally trained as a lawyer, Susie began her career in Edinburgh before moving to […]

We are delighted to profile one of our EWIL Gala Dinner sponsors, Laura Thomas. We first met Laura when she settled in Scotland and started to build her wonderful business. Through our alumni and speakers we were pleased to be able to help Laura expand her network in Scotland and build a rapidly expanding and […]

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. […]

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 […]