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Highly successful Fife-based timber group, James Donaldson & Sons, have appointed Arlene Cairns as their new Chief Financial Officer replacing Andrew Donaldson who has stepped up to CEO. Arlene brings extensive experience to the role having previously held senior positions with EY, Westpac Bank, Alliance Trust Savings and most recently from international insurance business Aviva […]

Last night we were delighted to host a joint virtual event with the wonderful and world-renowned Scottish Ballet along with Corney & Barrow, the venerable wine purveyors. Our guests enjoyed a private screening of the Scottish Ballet’s newest and amazing digital performance ‘Indoors’ a collaboration between Choreographer in Residence Sophie Laplane and Company filmmaker Eve […]

FWB Park Brown is pleased to have been retained by the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) to recruit its next Chief Executive – following the announcement that current Chief Executive Julie Hesketh-Laird will step down from the role in September 2020. The SSPO is the voice for the Salmon industry in Scotland, the UK’s number […]

Lockdown has produced inspiring and creative content from arts organisations throughout the world, keeping us entertained while the stage is off limits. FWB Park Brown is delighted to continue its relationship with Scottish Ballet by sponsoring its digital performance ‘Indoors’ a collaboration between Choreographer in Residence Sophie Laplane and Company filmmaker Eve McConnachie. The idea […]

Leading UK mutual life and investments business, Scottish Friendly, has announced the appointment of Pamela Simmons as its new Head of Human Resources. Pamela brings extensive experience to the position having previously held senior HR roles with the Royal Bank of Scotland, B&Q and Danish furniture retailer Ilva. Alix Meekison commented: “we are delighted to […]

Leading UK Telecommunications Network Provider and ISP, Commsworld, has appointed Charles Quinn as its new Chief Commercial Officer. Charles brings a wealth of experience to the role including senior roles with technology giants, Microsoft, Dell and Hewlett-Packard. He will continue with his role as Chair of leadership and development business Re:markable (formerly known as Investors […]

Matthew Gordon has been announced as the new CEO of Emergency Response and Rescue Vessel operator North Star Shipping, replacing Callum Bruce who retires after 34 years with the business. Matthew joins North Star from Unique Group and brings with him 24 years’ experience in the sector having previously held senior positions with Atlantic Offshore, […]

Aviagen UK have announced the appointment of Blake Williamson as their new General Manager. Previously Finance Director for Aviagen UK, Blake has been with the business for 12 years and brings to the role extensive experience and knowledge of the company, its customer base and the wider poultry industry. Commenting on the appointment Jamie Brown […]

FWB Park Brown are delighted to congratulate Mandy Haeburn-Little on winning the Editor’s Choice for the Cyber Security Awards Europe 2020. Now known throughout the cyber security sector, Mandy was appointed via FWB PB as Chief Executive of the Scottish Business Resilience Centre where she worked in direct partnership with Police Scotland and the Scottish Government. […]