Macfarlane appoints non-executive director

The board of Macfarlane Group has named James Baird as a non-executive director, effective from January 8.

James Baird has also been appointed as chairman of Macfarlane Group’s audit committee

He has also been appointed as chairman of Macfarlane Group’s audit committee, succeeding Stuart Paterson who was appointed chairman of the group in September 2017.

Baird previously led the Scotland and Northern Ireland business of Deloitte, the global accountancy firm, before becoming managing partner of its Audit & Risk Advisory division and chief operating officer in Switzerland. An experienced auditor and advisor who has worked with companies in the UK and Europe across a range of industries, he also previously worked for PWC and Rutherford Manson Dowds.

Paterson said: ‘I am confident that James’s extensive experience in the UK and Europe will prove to be a significant asset for Macfarlane Group and, alongside my fellow board members, I welcome him to the Macfarlane board.’

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