Charities specialist joins Standard Life Wealth
Fund manager Standard Life Wealth has appointed Julie Hutchison to work in its charities department.
Ms Hutchison joins from Standard Life where she was a consumer finance expert. After qualifying as a lawyer, she specialised in tax and private client work, including philanthropy and the creation and management of charities.
Patrick Trueman, Head of Charities at Standard Life Wealth, said: “As a director of a charity Julie has first-hand experience of the governance issues facing charities and has published commentary in this area
“We have ambitious plans to grow our charity business and Julie will be working closely with both charity trustees and professional advisers to provide expert guidance. As a lawyer, Julie is well placed to liaise with law firms, accountants and other intermediaries as Standard Life Wealth seeks to grow its presence in this specialist market.”
TenTel fills top posts
Edinburgh-based challenger telecoms company TenTel has announced two senior appointments as the business gears up for rapid expansion in 2016.
Daniel Halliday has been promoted to Finance Director and Scott Mackay has joined as Customer Director. The appointments complete the company’s senior management team and follow its growth from just three staff to over 50 employees in the two years since it was launched.
Mr Halliday joined TenTel as its third employee in 2014 and has been instrumental in securing over £2 million in start-up investment. His new remit includes IT and software development, data and reporting, and acquisitions.
Mr Mackay previously worked with letting agents and property managers at the Glasgow Housing Association.
TenTel specialises in no-contract and short-term contract telephone and broadband provision. The company recently moved to new premises in Edinburgh.
New finance chief for First Bus
Aberdeen-based First Bus has appointed James Bowen as its new Finance Director.
Mr Bowen has worked for First Bus for eight years and was most recently Regional Finance Director for the business in southern England and Wales. He will replace Interim Finance Director Chris Taft.
Mr Bowen started his career with Ernst & Young where he qualified as a chartered accountant and worked in the UK and Australia. His career developed with senior finance roles at Compel Group and the RBS before joining First Bus in 2007.
Commenting Giles Fearnley, Managing Director of First Bus, said: “James brings tremendous experience to the role and a fantastic track record. He will make a significant contribution to the team as we look to realise the many opportunities to improve and grow our business through our continuing transformation plan.
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