AGCC chairman picks up top director title

IoD Scotland has revealed the winners of its 2023 Director of the Year Awards during a ceremony in Edinburgh.

Bob Keiller, Non-executive Chair at Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce, was named Director of the Year 2023 for the Non-Executive category, as well as Regional Director for Aberdeen.

Judges were particularly impressed by his ability to use practical board-level skills to lead strategic work and implement change. Examples of this practice include using a strategic review to deliver clarification on the chamber’s purpose, direction, and longer-term targets - shifting it from a culture of “can we survive?” to “we can grow”.

Financial planning expert expands

Acumen Financial Planning has seen continued expansion across their Scottish offices, with the addition of five new members of staff across the country and promotions within their Aberdeen and Glasgow teams.

The team expansion is said to have come as a result of extensive client demand and growth across all areas of the business.