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The recent event hosted by the Executive Women in Leadership Network (EWIL) was a refreshing departure from the usual “doom and gloom” narrative around Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI). Instead, it was a gathering of leaders focused on finding solutions to encourage diversity without increasing polarisation. Morag Hutchison, an Employment Lawyer and Partner at Shepherd & Wedderburn, co-hosted the session and posted a critical question: “Where are we with DEI? Have we gone too far? What is the pushback, and how can we solutionise our response to this?”.

The world of engineering has come a long way, but challenges remain—particularly when it comes to gender diversity, skills gaps, and industry evolution. To mark Women in STEM Day, we sat down with Aine Finlayson, an experienced engineer and industry leader, to discuss her journey, the biggest hurdles facing the sector, and how we can […]

FWB were delighted to have advised the iconic SEC in Glasgow on their appointment of Dominic McKay as CEO to succeed Peter Duthie. The SEC is one of the UK’s premier event destinations, one of the busiest entertainment venues in the UK outside London and ranks among the top arenas globally, often compared to The […]

FWB is delighted to announce that Katie Gilmartin has recently joined the team as sector lead for our Legal & Professional Services practice across the UK. Katie joins us from the global executive search firm Odgers, where she gained invaluable experience advising some of the world’s leading legal and professional services firms.

Last week, FWB hosted a dinner and roundtable discussion on the topic of Scotland’s plans for economic growth in partnership with Paul Lawrence, CEO of City of Edinburgh Council, and Stuart Wallace, CEO of Forth Ports Group. The group around the table represented CEOs, Chairs, and Senior Leaders from across all sectors of Scotland’s economy. […]

The Scottish Finance Leaders Network (SFLN) proudly marks the successful relaunch of its inclusive programme for both seasoned and emerging CFOs. Throughout 2024, the network has grown to over 350 members under the leadership of co-chairs Graeme Menzies and Nicola McIntosh, supported by a committee of regional chairs and sponsors FWB and EY.

FWB is proud to have partnered with the Observatory for Sport in Scotland (the OSS) to appoint Michael Ross as Chair of the Board of Trustees. The OSS’s purpose is to be an independent voice and advocate for community sport. Its aim is to build evidence and analysis to promote increased participation and to challenge […]

This week, our Events Lead, Laura, visited Home-Start Edinburgh as part of her volunteering day. She met with Hazel, the Community Engagement Coordinator, and they spent a productive half-day discussing Laura's experience in the events industry and how it could benefit Hazel's role at Home-Start.

FWB is delighted to have advised Johnston Carmichael on the appointments of Les Clifford and Michael Timar as the firm’s first Independent Non-Executive Directors (INEs) to their Audit Governance Board. These appointments will continue to strengthen governance during what has been a significant period of growth in recent years.