Gilson Gray has poached Falcon Private Bank's group chief operating officer to become its chief financial officer.
Alastair Fiddes is set to return to Scotland to take up the role later this month, joining its board as the firm seeks ‘further expansion’.
He is a senior finance and operations executive, with a track record in leadership and delivery spanning 25 years at home and abroad.
Following treasury and capital markets roles with RBS, Aegon, Dunfermline Building Society and Halifax Bank of Scotland in Scotland, his career path took him to Abu Dhabi.
He was head of asset liability management for InvestAD, before spending a decade as director and head of treasury for the Mubadala Investment Company.
His most recent position was group chief operating officer of Falcon Private Bank in Zurich, where he was part of a senior leadership team charged with transforming the operating model in preparation for a sale.
He held board positions across multiple regulatory jurisdictions, as well as overseeing the bank’s expansion into digital assets and blockchain.
Glen Gilson, group chairman and managing partner of Gilson Gray, said: “The appointment of international level talent to strategic management positions for the legal profession is a must if we are to keep pace with other industries.
“That we have been able to attract Alastair against fierce of competition reflects the development and increasing sophistication of Gilson Gray as a group.”
Fiddes added: “While living and working abroad I have watched with interest as Gilson Gray has pursued strong growth over the last eight years.
“I’m excited to be back in Scotland and feel that my knowledge and experience will complement the leadership team and help us accelerate the ambitious and wide-ranging expansion plans.”
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